More Than Just a Game
Originally released in 2007. More Than Just a Game is a drama film. directed by Junaid Ahmed.
Starring Az Abrahams, Presley Chweneyagae, and Wright Ngubeni
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Box Office
$15.6K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Top Cast
Az Abrahams
as Sedick Isaacs
Presley Chweneyagae
as Mark Shimmers
Wright Ngubeni
as Anthony Suze
Tshepo Maseko
as Lizo Sitoto
Merlin Balie
as Marcus Solomon
Grant Swanby
as Warder Delport
Dean Slater
as Warder Fourie
Ramey Short
as Warder Nel
Anelisa Phewa
as Pro Malepe
Junaid Booysen
as Dikgang Moseneke
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $15,552
Production Companies
- Distant Horizon
- Filmex
- Telkom Media
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 inc...
Who directed More Than Just a Game?
More Than Just a Game was directed by Junaid Ahmed.
How long is More Than Just a Game?
More Than Just a Game has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was More Than Just a Game released?
More Than Just a Game was released on November 22, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in More Than Just a Game?
The main cast of More Than Just a Game includes Az Abrahams, Presley Chweneyagae, Wright Ngubeni, Tshepo Maseko, Merlin Balie.