Catch a Fire
“The spark that ignites us, unites us.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Catch a Fire Official Trailer #1 - Tim Robbins Movie (2006) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Tim Robbins
Nic Vos
Derek Luke
Patrick Chamusso
Bonnie Mbuli
Precious Chamusso
Mncedisi Shabangu
Zuko September
Tumisho Masha
Obadi
Sithembiso Khumalo
Sixpence
Terry Pheto
Miriam
Michele Burgers
Anna Vos
Mpho Lovinga
Johnny Piliso
Jay Anstey
Katie Vos
Charlotte Savage
Marie Vos
Nomhlé Nkyonyeni
Mama Dorothy
Susan Danford
White Madam
Michael Mabizela
Shaven Head Bomber
Erno Van Dyk
Security Branch Policeman
Marius Weyers
Police Brigadier
Eduan van Jaarsveldt
Special Branch Sergeant
Robert Hobbs
Special Branch Lieutenant
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 14, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.41x
-$8.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Screenplay & Story
- Shawn Slovo
- Original Score
- Philip Miller
- Original Title
- Catch a Fire
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique
- Spoken Languages
- English, Afrikaans, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.7M
- Production Studios
- Working Title, Mirage Enterprises, StudioCanal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Noyce
Shawn Slovo
Philip Miller
Ron Fortunato
Jill Bilcock
Eric Fellner, Robyn Slovo, Tim Bevan, Anthony Minghella, Sydney Pollack
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Fellner
Producer
Robyn Slovo
Producer
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Tim Bevan
Producer
Shawn Slovo
Screenplay
Anthony Minghella
Producer
Reza Levy
Costume Design
Ron Fortunato
Director of Photography
Phillip Noyce
Director
Philip Miller
Original Music Composer
Johnny Breedt
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catch a Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Catch a Fire?
Catch a Fire was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in Catch a Fire?
The principal cast of Catch a Fire includes Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Mbuli, Mncedisi Shabangu, Tumisho Masha.
When was Catch a Fire released and how long is it?
Catch a Fire was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Catch a Fire?
Catch a Fire had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $5.7M at the worldwide box office (0.41 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Catch a Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Catch a Fire was composed by Philip Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Catch a Fire?
Catch a Fire holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).