Catch a Fire(2006)
The spark that ignites us, unites us.
Catch a Fire Synopsis
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.
Catch a Fire (2006) is a action, drama and thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce, released on October 27, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Mbuli and Mncedisi Shabangu. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 155 ratings.
- Director:
- Phillip Noyce
- Writers:
- Shawn Slovo
- Producers:
- Robyn Slovo, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan
- Cinematographer:
- Ron Fortunato
- Composer:
- Philip Miller
- Production:
- Working Title Films, Mirage Enterprises, StudioCanal
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Catch a Fire (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Catch a Fire before you stream it.
Catch a Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Robbins
as Nic Vos
Derek Luke
as Patrick Chamusso
Bonnie Mbuli
as Precious Chamusso
Mncedisi Shabangu
as Zuko September
Tumisho Masha
as Obadi
- Sithembiso Khumalo
Sithembiso Khumalo
as Sixpence
Terry Pheto
as Miriam
Michele Burgers
as Anna Vos
- Mpho Lovinga
Mpho Lovinga
as Johnny Piliso
Jay Anstey
as Katie Vos
- Charlotte Savage
Charlotte Savage
as Marie Vos
- Nomhlé Nkyonyeni
Nomhlé Nkyonyeni
as Mama Dorothy
Key crew
Directed by Phillip Noyce, written by Shawn Slovo, produced by Robyn Slovo, Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan.
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Catch a Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 155 ratings.
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Catch a Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Catch a Fire online?
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Catch a Fire (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Catch a Fire?
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The main cast of Catch a Fire (2006) includes Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Mbuli, Mncedisi Shabangu and Tumisho Masha. The film was directed by Phillip Noyce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Catch a Fire released?
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Catch a Fire was released on October 27, 2006 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Catch a Fire worth watching?
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Catch a Fire (2006) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 155 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Catch a Fire?
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Yes. The official Catch a Fire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.