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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)
Theatrical Trailer from Focus Features
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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
    • 70User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 14 nominations total

    Videos5

    Catch a Fire
    Trailer 2:30
    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
    Clip 0:42
    Catch A Fire Scene: I Want To Go On
    Catch A Fire Scene: You Must Ask Yourself
    Clip 0:47
    Catch A Fire Scene: You Must Ask Yourself

    Photos56

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    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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    • 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 Siskel & Ebert: 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

    User reviews70

    Featured review
    7/10

    thought provoking and mature film

    This film didn't have the attention it would have deserved, at least in Europe (no attention at all in Italy..) but it's quite riveting. Elevated and empowered by Tim Robbin's and Derek Luke's performances "Catch a fire" has the right impact and vibrancy. It should raise important political questions in a world obsessed with terrorism and it's also filled with well - staged action scenes. The apartheid era is properly described and the social history developing in this context is certainly remarkable, though not flawless. Compared to other productions dealing with the same subject this one offers a perspective a bit different and more mature and ends up with a surprising forgiveness
    • antoniotierno
    • Jul 9, 2007
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    • 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
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    Box office

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    • 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

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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