Catch a Fire (2006) unfolds the gripping tale of a South African man's transformation into a revolutionary during the tumultuous apartheid era of the early 1980s. The narrative follows Patrick Chamusso, portrayed by Derek Luke, a devoted family man and foreman at the Secunda oil refinery, a symbol of South Africa's independence amidst global protests against apartheid. Patrick's life takes a dramatic turn when he is falsely accused of sabotage by Colonel Nic Vos, played by Tim Robbins, a high-ranking officer in the Police Security Branch. Vos, driven by his duty to maintain order and protect his own family, relentlessly pursues Patrick. The arrest and subsequent torture of Patrick and his wife Precious lead to a profound shift in Patrick's perspective. He joins the African National Congress (ANC) and becomes a rebel fighter, determined to bring about change for his people and his country. The film explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom, culminating in Patrick's daring plan to strike against the Secunda refinery, risking everything for a better future.
Catch a Fire (2006)
2006 · Movie · 101 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Phillip Noyce
Cast Tim Robbins · Derek Luke · Bonnie Henna · Mncedisi Shabangu · Tumisho Masha · Sithembiso Khumalo · Terry Pheto · Michele Burgers
Soundtrack Philip Miller
Screenplay Shawn Slovo
Cinematography Ron Fortunato · Garry Phillips
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Title Catch a Fire
Original title Catch a Fire
Year 2006
Type Movie
Length 101 min.
Country United States
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