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Catch a Fire (2006)

Movie ★ 6.2 101 min

Action Drama Thriller

The true story of anti-apartheid activists in South Africa, and particularly the life of Patrick Chamusso, a timid foreman at Secunda CTL, the largest synthetic fuel plant in the world. Patrick is wrongly accused, imprisoned and tortured for an attempt to bomb the plant, with the injustice transforming the apolitical worker into a radicalised insurgent, who then carries out his own successful sabotage mission.

Phillip Noyce Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 27, 2006
Runtime
101 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$14.0M
Box office
$5.7M
IMDb
tt0437232
Country
France, United Kingdom, United States
Language
English, Afrikaans, Zulu
Studio
Working Title Films, Mirage Enterprises, StudioCanal

Themes

Cast

Tim Robbins Tim Robbins Nic Vos Derek Luke Derek Luke Patrick Chamusso Bonnie Mbuli Bonnie Mbuli Precious Chamusso Mncedisi Shabangu Mncedisi Shabangu Zuko September Tumisho Masha Tumisho Masha Obadi Sithembiso Khumalo Sixpence Terry Pheto Terry Pheto Miriam Michele Burgers Michele Burgers Anna Vos Mpho Lovinga Johnny Piliso Jay Anstey Jay Anstey Katie Vos Charlotte Savage Marie Vos Nomhlé Nkyonyeni Mama Dorothy Susan Danford Susan Danford White Madam Michael Mabizela Michael Mabizela Shaven Head Bomber Erno Van Dyk Erno Van Dyk Security Branch Policeman Marius Weyers Marius Weyers Police Brigadier Eduan van Jaarsveldt Special Branch Sergeant Nomhle Nkonyeni Mama Dorothy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Catch a Fire about?
The true story of anti-apartheid activists in South Africa, and particularly the life of Patrick Chamusso, a timid foreman at Secunda CTL, the largest synthetic fuel plant in the world. Patrick is wrongly accused, imprisoned and tortured for an attempt to bomb the plant, with the injustice transforming the apolitical worker into a radicalised insurgent, who then carries out his own successful sabotage mission.
Who directed Catch a Fire?
Catch a Fire was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in Catch a Fire?
Catch a Fire stars Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Mbuli, Mncedisi Shabangu.
When was Catch a Fire released?
Catch a Fire is a 2006 action, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Catch a Fire?
You can watch Catch a Fire with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.