Catch a Fire
2006, English. Directed by Phillip Noyce.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 156 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Phillip NoyceDirector
- Tim RobbinsNic Vos
- Derek LukePatrick Chamusso
- Bonnie MbuliPrecious Chamusso
- Mncedisi ShabanguZuko September
- Tumisho MashaObadi
- Sithembiso KhumaloSixpence
- Terry PhetoMiriam
- Michele BurgersAnna Vos
- Mpho LovingaJohnny Piliso
- Jay AnsteyKatie Vos
- Charlotte SavageMarie Vos
- Nomhlé NkyonyeniMama Dorothy
Details
- Released
- 27 October 2006
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique
- Written by
- Shawn Slovo
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $5.7M
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Catch a Fire: quick answers
Is Catch a Fire worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 156 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Catch a Fire?
Catch a Fire runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Catch a Fire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Catch a Fire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Catch a Fire suitable for kids?
Catch a Fire is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Catch a Fire?
If you liked Catch a Fire, try Blood Diamond, Escape from Pretoria, Silverton Siege.
Who directed Catch a Fire?
Catch a Fire (2006) was directed by Phillip Noyce and stars Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Mbuli.