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Catch a Fire

  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
11K
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Catch a Fire (2006)
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A drama about terrorism in Apartheid-era South Africa, revolving around a policeman and a young man who carries out solo attacks against the regime.A drama about terrorism in Apartheid-era South Africa, revolving around a policeman and a young man who carries out solo attacks against the regime.A drama about terrorism in Apartheid-era South Africa, revolving around a policeman and a young man who carries out solo attacks against the regime.

  • Director
    • Phillip Noyce
  • Writer
    • Shawn Slovo
  • Stars
    • Derek Luke
    • Tim Robbins
    • Bonnie Mbuli
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writer
      • Shawn Slovo
    • Stars
      • Derek Luke
      • Tim Robbins
      • Bonnie Mbuli
    • 71User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 14 nominations total

    Videos5

    Catch a Fire
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    Catch a Fire
    Catch A Fire Scene: He's Heading West
    Clip 1:18
    Catch A Fire Scene: He's Heading West
    Catch A Fire Scene: He's Heading West
    Clip 1:18
    Catch A Fire Scene: He's Heading West
    Catch A Fire Scene: I'm A Foreman Boss
    Clip 0:45
    Catch A Fire Scene: I'm A Foreman Boss
    Catch A Fire Scene: I Want To Go On
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    Catch A Fire Scene: I Want To Go On
    Catch A Fire Scene: You Must Ask Yourself
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    Catch A Fire Scene: You Must Ask Yourself

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    Top Cast87

    Derek Luke
    Derek Luke
    • Patrick Chamusso
    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Col. Nic Vos
    Bonnie Mbuli
    Bonnie Mbuli
    • Precious Chamusso
    • (as Bonnie Henna)
    Mncedisi Shabangu
    • Zuko September
    Tumisho Masha
    • Obadi
    • (as Tumisho K. Masha)
    Sithembiso Khumalo
    • Sixpence
    Terry Pheto
    Terry Pheto
    • Miriam
    Michele Burgers
    Michele Burgers
    • Anna Vos
    Mpho Lovinga
    • Johnny Piliso
    Mxo
    • Pete My Baby
    Jay Anstey
    Jay Anstey
    • Katie Vos
    • (as Jessica Anstey)
    Charlotte Savage
    • Marie Vos
    Nomhle Nkonyeni
    Nomhle Nkonyeni
    • Mama Dorothy
    Michael Mabizela
    • Shaven Head Bomber
    Eduan van Jaarsveldt
    • Special Branch Sergeant
    • (as Eduan van Jaarsveld)
    Robert Hobbs
    Robert Hobbs
    • Special Branch Lieutenant
    Onthatile Ramasodi
    • Lindiwe Chamusso
    Ziizi Mahlati
    • Albertina Chamusso
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writer
      • Shawn Slovo
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    History

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Robyn Slovo, who is Shawn Slovo's sister, acts as her own mother, Ruth First, in the film.
    • Goofs
      When Sixpence scores the winning goal and then gets surrounded by his team and fans; Coach Patrick lifts him up onto his shoulders. However, in the following cut Sixpence is now holding up a trophy. Hardly a second elapsed between cuts and there was no award ceremony in between nor did anyone push through the cheering crowd to bring him the trophy.
    • Quotes
      • Obadi: Are you ready to die!
      • Rebels: Yes, commander!
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Babel/Catch a Fire/Running with Scissors/Death of a President/The Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Viva ANC
      Traditional
      Performed by The Bongani Singing Group
      Lead Vocals by David Mbatha

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 27, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • South Africa
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Universal (United States)
      • Working Title Films
    • Languages
      • English
      • Afrikaans
      • Zulu
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Hot Stuff
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • StudioCanal
      • Working Title Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,299,773
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,012,000
      • Oct 29, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,710,236
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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