Catch a Fire (2006)
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Critic Consensus: No stranger to the political thriller, director Phillip Noyce tackles apartheid and terrorism with experienced gusto, while Derek Luke and Tim Robbins hand in nuanced performances.
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as Zuko September
as Obadi
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as Miriam
as Anna Vos
as Johnny Piliso
as Pete My Baby
as Katie Vos
as Marie Vos
as Mama Dorothy
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as Shaven Head Bomber
as Special Branch Lieutenant
as Lindiwe Chamusso
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as Joe Slovo
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as Betsy
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as White Madam
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as South African Minister
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Critic Reviews for Catch a Fire
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Noyce is now the favorite filmmaker of your local Amnesty International
At its best when making the most of the conflicts at the heart of apartheid.
Despite Mr. Noyce's attempt to achieve a sense of balance and restraint, the material covers an overly familiar landscape with no special insight or sense of purpose.
Catch a Fire ignites, incites and informs as few other movies of the fall do.
Catch a Fire is confident enough to depict the battle from all sides.
[The film is] complex. It's rich. I think it's well-done.
Audience Reviews for Catch a Fire
3 3/4's..Decent bio-drama. A little rough around the edges, but decently done. Derek Luke does a fine job. The story of what happened in this country is never a dull one.
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great film. derek luke and tim robbins put out two great performances and at times in the flick youre not sure which side to root for even though you know apartied is wrong. they really did this well and you can see the struggle of the opressed.
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Liloh: And I realized nothing has changed. And I dont think South Africa will be ever Free from Whites and their terror against em. This Movie was more than just a Movie. A great Friends recommendation and long review on her experience and the review on the movie made me watch this Movie twice. Thank you Lilo
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