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.
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MORE THAN JUST A GAME (TRAILER)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-12-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Az Abrahams
Sedick Isaacs
Presley Chweneyagae
Mark Shimmers
Wright Ngubeni
Anthony Suze
Tshepo Maseko
Lizo Sitoto
Merlin Balie
Marcus Solomon
Grant Swanby
Warder Delport
Dean Slater
Warder Fourie
Ramey Short
Warder Nel
Anelisa Phewa
Pro Malepe
Junaid Booysen
Dikgang Moseneke
Rea Rangaka
Freddie Simon
Sizwe Msutu
Harry Gwala
Chris April
Malakeni
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Junaid Ahmed
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Eaton
- Original Title
- More Than Just a Game
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16K
- Production Studios
- Distant Horizon, Filmex, Telkom Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Junaid Ahmed
Tom Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Junaid Ahmed
Director
Tom Eaton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About More Than Just a Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of More Than Just a Game includes Az Abrahams, Presley Chweneyagae, Wright Ngubeni, Tshepo Maseko, Merlin Balie.
When was More Than Just a Game released and how long is it?
More Than Just a Game was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did More Than Just a Game make at the box office?
More Than Just a Game grossed $16K in worldwide ticket sales.