Movie "Invictus" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Invictus"

'Nelson Mandela' (qv)'s release from prison and his ascent to a democratically elected President of South Africa marks a radical change in the country. This change away from apartheid will not be easy for anyone in the country, but Mandela has to figure out how to galvanize the residents of the country together. Because of his love of the game, Mandela places his support behind the Springboks, the national rugby team. South Africa is hosting the 1995 Rugby World Cup, that being the only reason the Springboks are even competing in the tournament as its years on the sideline of world rugby events has not made it world ranked. The Springboks were previously considered the team of white South Africa, and as such was denounced by Mandela when he was in prison. But he does whatever he can to make it the team of all South Africa. He needs the support of the Springboks and its captain, 'Francois Pienaar' (qv), to achieve his unrealistic goal of the Springboks winning the World Cup, even against such rugby powerhouses the All-Blacks representing New Zealand. Mandela tries to inspire Pienaar to lead by example, much like Mandela has himself. Beyond Mandela's dream, his racially mixed security team has the added pressure of protecting him at the Springboks' matches while he places himself in potentially unprotectable situations.

Starring actors in "Invictus" movie:

Morgan Freeman as a character Nelson Mandela Morgan Freeman also starred in the next movies: "Bruce Almighty" in a role of God; "Dreamcatcher" in a role of Col. Abraham Curtis; "The Sum of All Fears" in a role of DCI William Cabot; "The Big Bounce" in a role of Walter Crewes; "Million Dollar Baby" in a role of Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris; "Batman Begins" in a role of Lucius Fox; "Kiss the Girls" in a role of Dr. Alex Cross; "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" in a role of Azeem; "Edison" in a role of Ashford; "The Shawshank Redemption" in a role of Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding; "Driving Miss Daisy" in a role of Hoke Colburn; "High Crimes" in a role of Charlie Grimes; "Danny the Dog" in a role of Sam; "Unfinished Life, An" in a role of Mitch Bradley; "Deep Impact" in a role of President Tom Beck; "Se7en" in a role of Detective Lt. William Somerset; "Lucky Number Slevin" in a role of The Boss; "Amistad" in a role of Joadson; "Glory" in a role of Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins; "Unforgiven" in a role of Ned Logan; "Johnny Handsome" in a role of Lt. A.Z. Drones; "Evan Almighty" in a role of God; "The Bucket List" in a role of Carter Chambers; "Feast of Love" in a role of Harry Stevenson; "Gone Baby Gone" in a role of Capt. Jack Doyle; "10 Items or Less" in a role of Him; "Hard Rain" in a role of Jim; "The Bonfire of the Vanities" in a role of Judge Leonard White; "Wanted" in a role of Sloan; "The Contract" in a role of Carden; "The Dark Knight" in a role of Lucius Fox; "Brubaker" in a role of Walter; "Outbreak" in a role of Brig. Gen. Billy Ford; "Lean on Me" in a role of Principal Joe Clark; "The Maiden Heist" in a role of Charles; "Along Came a Spider" in a role of Alex Cross; "The People Speak" in a role of Himself;

Matt Damon as a character François Pienaar Matt Damon also starred in the next movies: "Chasing Amy" in a role of Shawn Oran - Executive #2; "Dogma" in a role of Loki; "Saving Private Ryan" in a role of Private James Francis Ryan; "EuroTrip" in a role of Donny; "The Bourne Identity" in a role of Jason Bourne; "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" in a role of Matt, Bachelor #2; "Ocean's Twelve"; "The Bourne Supremacy" in a role of Jason Bourne; "Gerry" in a role of Gerry; "Syriana" in a role of Bryan Woodman; "The Brothers Grimm" in a role of Wilhelm Grimm; "The Talented Mr. Ripley" in a role of Tom Ripley; "The Departed" in a role of Colin Sullivan; "Titan A.E." in a role of Cale Tucker; "The Legend of Bagger Vance" in a role of Rannulph Junuh; "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" in a role of Spirit; "Ocean's Thirteen" in a role of Linus Caldwell; "The Bourne Ultimatum" in a role of Jason Bourne; "Stuck on You" in a role of Bob Tenor; "Rounders" in a role of Mike McDermott; "Youth Without Youth"; "All the Pretty Horses" in a role of John Grady Cole; "Good Will Hunting" in a role of Will Hunting; "The Informant" in a role of Mark Whitacre; "School Ties" in a role of Charlie Dillon; "The People Speak" in a role of Himself; "Green Zone" in a role of Roy Miller;

Tony Kgoroge as a character Jason Tshabalala Tony Kgoroge also starred in the next movies: "Hotel Rwanda" in a role of Gregoire; "Skin" in a role of Petrus Zwane;

Patrick Mofokeng as a character Linga Moonsamy Patrick Mofokeng also starred in the next movies: "Man to Man" in a role of Zachary;

Matt Stern as a character Hendrick Booyens Matt Stern also starred in the next movies: "Racing Stripes" in a role of Reporter #4;

Julian Lewis Jones as a character Etienne Feyder Julian Lewis Jones starred only in the movie "Invictus"

Adjoa Andoh as a character Brenda Mazibuko Adjoa Andoh starred only in the movie "Invictus"

Marguerite Wheatley as a character Nerine Marguerite Wheatley starred only in the movie "Invictus"

Leleti Khumalo as a character Mary Leleti Khumalo also starred in the next movies: "Hotel Rwanda" in a role of Fedens;

Patrick Lyster as a character Mr. Pienaar Patrick Lyster also starred in the next movies: "Goodbye Bafana" in a role of Maj Pieter Jordaan;

Penny Downie as a character Mrs. Pienaar Penny Downie starred only in the movie "Invictus"

Sibongile Nojila as a character Eunice Sibongile Nojila starred only in the movie "Invictus"

Bonnie Henna as a character Zindzi Bonnie Henna starred only in the movie "Invictus"

Shakes Myeko as a character Minister of Sport Shakes Myeko starred only in the movie "Invictus"

Louis Minnaar as a character Springbok Coach Louis Minnaar also starred in the next movies: "District 9" in a role of Piet Smit;