DVD
Invictus
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (CEN)
Edition
Widescreen version.
Languages
In English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish, with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Performers
Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon.
Publication Information
Burbank, Calif. : Warner Home Video, [2010]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (133 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language.
Summary
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 underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
Notes
Based on the book "Playing the enemy" by John Carlin.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2009.
Special features: Matt Damon plays rugby ; "Invictus" music trailer.
Subjects
- Nationalism and sports > South Africa > Drama.
- Rugby Union football > South Africa > Drama.
- Sports films.
- Biographical films.
- Film adaptations.
- Feature films.
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
- Springboks (Rugby team) > Drama.
- World Cup (Rugby football) (1995) > Drama.
- Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013 > Drama.