Invictus
~His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion.
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.
Genres
- Drama
- History
General Information
Release Date: 2009-12-11
Budget: $60000000
Revenue: $122400000
Runtime: 134 min
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