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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	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
	Marguerite Wheatley	...	Nerine
	Leleti Khumalo	...	Mary
	Patrick Lyster	...	Mr. Pienaar
	Penny Downie	...	Mrs. Pienaar
	Sibongile Nojila	...	Eunice
	Bonnie Henna	...	Zindzi
	Shakes Myeko	...	Minister of Sport
	Louis Minnaar	...	Springbok Coach (as Louis Minaar)

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Storyline

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. Written by alfiehitchie

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

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Plot Keywords:

president | rugby | nelson mandela | apartheid | nation | See All (66) »

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Taglines:

His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion. See more »

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros. [France] | Warner Bros. [Japan] | See more »

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Afrikaans | Maori | Zulu | Xhosa | Southern Sotho

Release Date:

11 December 2009 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Human Factor See more »

Filming Locations:

South Africa See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,611,147 (USA) (11 December 2009)

Gross:

$37,479,778 (USA) (19 March 2010)

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Spyglass Entertainment, Revelations Entertainment See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

134 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Trivia

The exterior scenes of Nelson Mandela's house were done at his actual residence in Johannesburg, while the interior scenes were shot in a home in Cape Town. See more »