Catch a Fire (2006)
The spark that ignites us, unites us.
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.
Director: Phillip Noyce
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: October 27, 2006
Cast
- Tim Robbins - Nic Vos
- Derek Luke - Patrick Chamusso
- Bonnie Mbuli - Precious Chamusso
- Mncedisi Shabangu - Zuko September
- Tumisho Masha - Obadi
- Sithembiso Khumalo - Sixpence
- Terry Pheto - Miriam
- Michele Burgers - Anna Vos
- Mpho Lovinga - Johnny Piliso
- Jay Anstey - Katie Vos
Screenplay
- Shawn Slovo (Screenplay)
Music: Philip Miller
Cinematography: Ron Fortunato
Editing: Jill Bilcock
Production: Working Title Films, Mirage Enterprises, StudioCanal
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
Corruption in the Police Force
Keywords
police brutality, right and justice, resistance, south africa, apartheid, anc (african national congress)
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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, Tumisho Masha, Sithembiso Khumalo.
- How long is Catch a Fire?
- Catch a Fire has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Catch a Fire?
- Catch a Fire is a Action, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Catch a Fire?
- Catch a Fire had a budget of $14M.
- How much did Catch a Fire gross?
- Catch a Fire grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was Catch a Fire produced?
- Catch a Fire was produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Catch a Fire?
- The themes of Catch a Fire include: Corruption in the Police Force.