Catch a Fire
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- Synopsis
- Powerfully telling the story of a South African hero's journey to freedom, Catch a Fire is the new film from director Phillip Noyce (The Quiet American, Rabbit-Proof Fence)....
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- Starring
- Derek Luke, Tim Robbins, Bonnie Henna, Mncedisi Shabangu, Tumisho K. Masha
- Director(s)
- Phillip Noyce
- Distributor(s)
- Focus Features
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 102 min.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Ruthe SteinAdd Critic to Favorites
This deeply moving and disturbing film derives power from being based on the true story of a black South African who does everything possible, no matter how degrading, to get by within an immoral system, but becomes radicalized almost despite himself.Read the full review
Entertainment Weekly | Lisa SchwarzbaumAdd Critic to Favorites
With the same affinity for stories of culture clash he showed in "The Quiet American" and "Rabbit-Proof Fence," director Phillip Noyce embraces the tale with gusto.Read the full review
ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites
Catch a Fire isn't edgy like some of Noyce's previous titles nor is it a big-budget endeavor with A-list stars. Instead, it's a simple and sincere tale of inspiration.Read the full review
