Invictus Boston Connections - Damon, Eastwood and Freeman

Matt Damon's latest movie Invictus is getting rave reviews.  Although the movie about Nelson Mandela and 1995 Rugby World Cup was filmed thousands of miles away, the three lead actors do share a "Back to Bacon" like connection to Beantown. Here's some fodder for your next holiday party.

1. Matt Damon. Damon of course was born in the Boston area and was made famous by his role in Good Will Hunting and later in The Departed. For you Matt Damon fans, there is a great photo gallery of Damon throughout the years on boston.com.

2. Morgan Freeman. Freeman has frequented Boston in Beantown flicks Gone Baby Gone, The Maiden Heist and Amistad. As another tidbit, Damon met Amistad director Steven Spielberg on the set of Amistad which led to Damon's role in Saving Private Ryan

3) Clint Eastwood.  Lastly, Clint Eastwood brought Dennis Lehane's Mystic River to the big screen.

Of the movies about 4 out of 5 received some kind of Oscar recognition (I wouldn't hold your breath on The Maiden Heist.) Only time will tell with Invictus.