More Than Just a Game(2007)
More Than Just a Game 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.
More Than Just a Game (2007) is a drama film directed by Junaid Ahmed, released on November 22, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Az Abrahams, Presley Chweneyagae, Wright Ngubeni and Tshepo Maseko. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Junaid Ahmed
- Writers:
- Tom Eaton
- Production:
- Distant Horizon, Filmex, Telkom Media
- Revenue:
- $15,552
- Status:
- Released
More Than Just a Game (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for More Than Just a Game before you stream it.
More Than Just a Game Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Az Abrahams
Az Abrahams
as Sedick Isaacs
Presley Chweneyagae
as Mark Shimmers
- Wright Ngubeni
Wright Ngubeni
as Anthony Suze
- Tshepo Maseko
Tshepo Maseko
as Lizo Sitoto
- Merlin Balie
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
Junaid Booysen
as Dikgang Moseneke
Rea Rangaka
as Freddie Simon
Sizwe Msutu
as Harry Gwala
Key crew
Directed by Junaid Ahmed, written by Tom Eaton.
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More Than Just a Game Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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More Than Just a Game – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch More Than Just a Game online?
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More Than Just a Game (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from MagentaTV and Videoload. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in More Than Just a Game?
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The main cast of More Than Just a Game (2007) includes Az Abrahams, Presley Chweneyagae, Wright Ngubeni, Tshepo Maseko and Merlin Balie. The film was directed by Junaid Ahmed. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was More Than Just a Game released?
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More Than Just a Game was released on November 22, 2007 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is More Than Just a Game worth watching?
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More Than Just a Game (2007) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for More Than Just a Game?
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Yes. The official More Than Just a Game trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.