United States / Oct 27, 2006 / PG-13
The spark that ignites us, unites us.
1h 41min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nomhle Nkonyeni | Mama Dorothy |
| Robert Hobbs | Special Branch Lieutenant |
Genres
ActionDramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Catch a Fire |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Afrikaans, isiZulu |
| Production countries | France, United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Working Title Films, Mirage Enterprises, StudioCanal |
| Release date | 27 ottobre 2006 |
| Executive producer | Sydney Pollack |
| Production | Robyn Slovo, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Anthony Minghella |
| Writer | Shawn Slovo |
| Editing | Jill Bilcock |
| Cinematography | Ron Fortunato |
| Assistant directors | Phillip Noyce |
| Camera operators | Ron Fortunato |
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| Additional photography | Ron Fortunato |
| Production design | Johnny Breedt, Melinda Launspach |
| Art direction | Melinda Launspach, Johnny Breedt |
| Set decoration | Melinda Launspach, Johnny Breedt |
| Music | Philip Miller, Kirsten Lane |
| Sound | Philip Miller, Kirsten Lane |
| Costume design | Reza Levy |
| Makeup | Reza Levy |
| Hairstyling | Reza Levy |
| Budget | 14.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 5.700.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Australia / Nov 23, 2006
France / Jan 18, 2007 / 12
Germany / Jan 18, 2007 / 12
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Italy / Feb 18, 2007 / T
United Kingdom / Mar 23, 2007
Digital
Japan / Jan 27, 2007 / R15+
Ireland / Mar 23, 2007 / 12
Physical media
United Kingdom / Jun 14, 2007 / 12 / BBFC reference AZF229512
TV
France / Apr 09, 2026 / Polar+
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