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Catch a Fire

The spark that ignites us, unites us.

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2006-10-27
1h 41m
English
Released
Working Title Films

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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.

#police brutality#right and justice#resistance#south africa#apartheid#anc (african national congress)

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About Catch a Fire

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. Running 101 minutes.

Catch a Fire Cast and Characters

The cast features Tim Robbins (as Nic Vos), Derek Luke (as Patrick Chamusso), Bonnie Mbuli (as Precious Chamusso), Mncedisi Shabangu (as Zuko September), and Tumisho Masha (as Obadi). Their performances are a major reason Catch a Fire has built such a passionate audience.

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Catch a Fire flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, action sequences that don't feel cheap, and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Catch a Fire runs for 101 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is Catch a Fire good? What's the rating?

Catch a Fire holds a 6.3/10 rating based on 144 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Catch a Fire?

The main cast includes Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Mbuli, and Mncedisi Shabangu, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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When was Catch a Fire released?

Catch a Fire was released in 2006.

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What is Catch a Fire about?

Catch a Fire is a Action/Drama English-language film. 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.

When was Catch a Fire released?

Catch a Fire was released on October 27, 2006. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. The film was produced by Working Title Films.

Who stars in Catch a Fire?

Catch a Fire stars Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Mbuli and Mncedisi Shabangu. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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