Matt Damon Says Nelson Mandela Great Political Leader of His Lifetime
Fox News - Tue Dec 15, 1:26 pm ETDamon plays rugby team captain Francois Pienaar in Clint Eastwood's Nelson Mandela film, "Invictus."
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Damon plays rugby team captain Francois Pienaar in Clint Eastwood's Nelson Mandela film, "Invictus."
The 1995 World Cup final drew blacks and whites to pull for the primarily white team, which won. It's a natural focal point for Clint Eastwood's 'Invictus.' When President Nelson Mandela strode onto the field at the final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup wearing the shirt of the largely white national team, the entire stadium appeared to catch its breath.
Morgan Freeman playing Nelson Mandela in "Invictus" and Penelope Cruz in "Nine" look likely to take home Golden Globes nominations along with films "Julie & Julia," "Inglourious Basterds," "The Hurt Locker" and "Up in the Air."
The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" led Golden Globe film contenders Tuesday with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick.
Up in the Air was out in front of the Golden Globes pack this morning with six nominations this morning, including best drama. Sandra Bullock, Matt Damon and Meryl Streep scored two acting nominations each as the contenders were announced at a pre-dawn ceremony in Beverly Hills.
Futuristic epic "Avatar" and recession drama "Up In the Air" led the field as nominees for the 67th Golden Globes were unveiled Tuesday, signaling the start of Hollywood's awards season.
"Up in the Air," starring George Clooney as a man who fires people for a living, earned six Golden Globe nominations on Tuesday, including best drama, as Hollywood's awards season got down to business.
Film Nominated for Best Drama, Actor; Musical "Nine" Nets 5 Nominations
Nelson Mandela risks his political standing by supporting the Springboks, competing for South Africa in the 1995 World Cub rugby championships. Another understated gem from director Clint Eastwood.
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