Description:

The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President 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 team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.

Year:

2009

Directed By:

Clint Eastwood

Written By:

Anthony Peckham (screenplay), John Carlin (book)

Genres:

Biography, Drama, History, Sport

Release Date:

11 December 2009 (USA)

Language:

English , Afrikaans , Maori , Zulu , Xhosa , Southern Sotho

Runtime:

134 min

Origin/Country:

USA

Shooting Location:

South Africa