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Release Year2007
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorJunaid Ahmed
WritersTom Eaton
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMore Than Just a Game
About More Than Just a Game
Told through the stories of five former prisoners, this is the story of political activists sent to the notorious Robben Island prison in the 1960s by the apartheid regime, who rise above their incarceration by creating a football league and finding an outlet for their passion and commitment to discipline through the Beautiful Game.
Directed by Junaid Ahmed, More Than Just a Game leans on a strong ensemble — Az Abrahams, Presley Chweneyagae, Wright Ngubeni — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2007.
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