The Catch (2011)

When an American plane crashes in the Cambodian jungle, the pilot is taken captive by the Khmer Rouge. They instruct the kids of a village to keep an eye on the prisoner. While the younger kids gradually become friends with the stranger, the older boy called Pang has a different attitude. Since he grew up without parents, he accepted the Khmer rouge as his replacement parents and endears himself to them by betraying villagers. When Pang becomes responsible for watching the prisoner, things become worse for the pilot.

Director: Rithy Panh
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marc Marder
Cinematography: Prum Mésar
Editing: Rithy Panh, Marie-Christine Rougerie
Production: Catherine Dussart Productions, ARTE, INA, Bophana Production
Country: France, Cambodia
Language: Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rithy Panh
More Films in Genre: Drama, War, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Catch about?
When an American plane crashes in the Cambodian jungle, the pilot is taken captive by the Khmer Rouge. They instruct the kids of a village to keep an eye on the prisoner. While the younger kids gradually become friends with the stranger, the older boy called Pang has a different attitude. Since he grew up without parents, he accepted the Khmer rouge as his replacement parents and endears himself to them by betraying villagers. When Pang becomes responsible for watching the prisoner, things become worse for the pilot.
Who directed The Catch?
The Catch was directed by Rithy Panh.
Who stars in The Catch?
The Catch stars Cyril Gueï, Jhem Chuop.
How long is The Catch?
The Catch has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Catch?
The Catch is a Drama, War, History film.
Where was The Catch produced?
The Catch was produced in France, Cambodia.