More Than Just a Game (2007)

More Than Just a Game (2007) poster

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.

Director: Junaid Ahmed
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Production: Distant Horizon, Filmex, Telkom Media
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Box Office: $15,552
Original Language: en

Keywords

apartheid, based on true story, political prisoner, 1960s, independent film

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More Films by Director: Junaid Ahmed
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is More Than Just a Game about?
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.
Who directed More Than Just a Game?
More Than Just a Game was directed by Junaid Ahmed.
Who stars in More Than Just a Game?
More Than Just a Game stars Az Abrahams, Presley Chweneyagae, Wright Ngubeni, Tshepo Maseko, Merlin Balie, Grant Swanby.
How long is More Than Just a Game?
More Than Just a Game has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is More Than Just a Game?
More Than Just a Game is a Drama film.
How much did More Than Just a Game gross?
More Than Just a Game grossed $15,552 worldwide.
Where was More Than Just a Game produced?
More Than Just a Game was produced in South Africa.