Invictus (2009)

7.2/10 134 min Drama History

Overview

Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby union team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.

Cast

Morgan Freeman

Nelson Mandela

Matt Damon

Francois Pienaar

Tony Kgoroge

Jason Tshabalala

Patrick Mofokeng

Linga Moonsamy

Matt Stern

Hendrick Booyens

Julian Lewis Jones

Etienne Feyder

Adjoa Andoh

Brenda Mazibuko

Leleti Khumalo

Mary

Penny Downie

Mrs. Pienaar

Bonnie Mbuli

Zindzi

Shakes Myeko

Minister of Sport

Louis Minnaar

Springbok Coach

Danny Keogh

Rugby President

Dan Robbertse

Boer

Robin Smith

Johan De Villiers

David Dukas

Captain of 747

Grant Swanby

Co-Captain of 747

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