Catch a Fire
"The spark that ignites us, unites us."
Originally released in 2006. Catch a Fire is a action/drama film. directed by Phillip Noyce.
Starring Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, and Bonnie Mbuli
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (139 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.7M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,700,000
Production Companies
- Working Title Films
- Mirage Enterprises
- StudioCanal
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 ...
Who directed Catch a Fire?
Catch a Fire was directed by Phillip Noyce.
How long is Catch a Fire?
Catch a Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Catch a Fire released?
Catch a Fire was released on October 27, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Catch a Fire?
The main cast of Catch a Fire includes Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Mbuli, Mncedisi Shabangu, Tumisho Masha.
Is Catch a Fire worth watching?
Catch a Fire has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 139 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.