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Catch a Fire (2006) A drama about terrorism in Apartheid-era South Africa, revolving around a policeman and a young man who

Catch a Fire (2006)

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.

Cast:
Col. Nic Vos: Tim Robbins
Patrick Chamusso: Derek Luke
Precious Chamusso: Bonnie Mbuli
Zuko September: Mncedisi Shabangu
Obadi: Tumisho Masha
Sixpence: Sithembiso Khumalo
Miriam: Terry Pheto
Anna Vos: Michele Burgers
Johnny Piliso: Mpho Lovinga
Katie Vos: Jay Anstey
Marie Vos: Charlotte Savage
Mama Dorothy: Nomhle Nkonyeni
Shaven Head Bomber: Michael Mabizela
Special Branch Sergeant: Eduan van Jaarsveldt
Special Branch Lieutenant: Robert Hobbs
Lindiwe Chamusso: Onthatile Ramasodi
Albertina Chamusso: Ziizi Mahlati
Joe Slovo: Malcolm Purkey
Ruth First: Robyn Slovo
Betsy: Bubu Mazibuko
ANC Swaziland Operative: Harriet Lenabe
White Madam: Susan Danford
Young Roadblock Policeman: Justin Shaw
Roadblock Police Commander: Anthony Bishop
Police Brigadier: Marius Weyers
Mozambican Soldier: Richard Nwamba
Widow at Mine Shaft: Vanessa Cooke
Border Official: Martin Le Maitre
South African Minister: Carel Trichardt
Army Commandant: Brandon Auret
Passport Photographer: Sibusiso Mhlongo
Angola Military Instructor: Lennox Mathabathe
Soccer Captain: Kgosi Mongake
Secunda Security Chief: Eckard Rabe
Secunda Security Guard: Dan Robbertse
Torture Policeman: Anrich Herbst
Black Security Branch Policeman: Jet Novuka
Secunda Instructor: Waldemar Schultz
Pretty Girl at Phone Booth: Mathoto Matsetela
Soccer Boy: Jabulani Ngwenya
Soccer Player: Kgaugelo Mpharala
Mozambican Corporal: David Tumahole
Dancer at Wedding: Mantele Khomane
Female Railway Bomber: Khutjo Mmola
Male Railway Bomber: Dexter Nwanya
Female Cadre with AK47: Kholosa Tshandana
Shanghai: Mpho Osei Tutu
ANC Woman Typist: Makgano Mamabolo
Mechanic in Swaziland: Jonathan Pienaar
Roadblock Policeman: Grant Swanby
Security Branch Policeman: Mahlubi Kraai
Blonde Policeman: Neels Clasen
Patrick's Son: Onalenna Mokoboto
Self: Nelson Mandela
ANC Funeral Singer: Thandiswa
Wedding Singer: Zamajobe Sithole
Backup Vocals: Dolly Gaehler
Guitarist: Erik Pilani
Pianist: Ezra Erasmus
Drummer: Liaan Adriaan
Bass Guitarist: Michael Philip
Song Leader at Secunda Gates: David Mbatha
Additional Song Leader: Mirriam 'Angela' Doshane
Freedom Singer:
Policeman: Jon Plowman
Pete My Baby:

Written by: Shawn Slovo

Director: Phillip Noyce

Production: Working Title Films, Mirage Enterprises, StudioCanal

Release date: 27 Oct 2006

Box Office: $4,299,773
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