The 2006 movie ‘Catch a Fire’ tells a true story set in South Africa amidst the Apartheid-era. Tim Robbins and Derek Luke played main characters, as Col. Nic Vos and Patrick Chamusso respectively. This content explores the filming venues of the movie and its interesting facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Catch a Fire’ was filmed in various locations within South Africa and Mozambique. The shooting began on August 21, 2005, and wrapped up on November 5, 2005. The cities it was filmed in include Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sasolburg, and some areas around the Western Cape and Free State provinces of South Africa.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tim Robbins | Col. Nic Vos |
| Derek Luke | Patrick Chamusso |
| Mncedisi Shabangu | Zuko September |
| Sithembiso Khumalo | Sixpence |
| Terry Pheto | Miriam |
| Michele Burgers | Anna Vos |
| Mpho Lovinga | Johnny Piliso |
| Mxo | Pete My Baby |
| Charlotte Savage | Marie Vos |
| Nomhle Nkonyeni | Mama Dorothy |
| Michael Mabizela | Shaven Head Bomber |
| Robert Hobbs | Special Branch Lieutenant |
| Onthatile Ramasodi | Lindiwe Chamusso |
| Ziizi Mahlati | Albertina Chamusso |
| Malcolm Purkey | Joe Slovo |
| Robyn Slovo | Ruth First |
| Bubu Mazibuko | Betsy |
| Susan Danford | White Madam |
| Justin Shaw | Young Roadblock Policeman |
| Anthony Bishop | Roadblock Police Commander |
| Marius Weyers | Police Brigadier |
| Richard Nwamba | Mozambican Soldier |
| Vanessa Cooke | Widow at Mine Shaft |
| Martin Le Maitre | Border Official |
| Carel Trichardt | South African Minister |
| Brandon Auret | Army Commandant |
| Sibusiso Mhlongo | Passport Photographer |
| Lennox Mathabathe | Angola Military Instructor |
| Kgosi Mongake | Soccer Captain |
| Eckard Rabe | Secunda Security Chief |
| Dan Robbertse | Secunda Security Guard |
| Ian Roussouw | Torture Policeman |
| Anrich Herbst | Torture Policeman |
| Jet Novuka | Black Security Branch Policeman |
| Waldemar Schultz | Secunda Instructor |
| Mathoto Matsetela | Pretty Girl at Phone Booth |
| Jabulani Ngwenya | Soccer Boy |
| Kgaugelo Mpharala | Soccer Player |
| David Tumahole | Mozambican Corporal |
| Mantele Khomane | Dancer at Wedding |
| Khutjo Mmola | Female Railway Bomber |
| Dexter Nwanya | Male Railway Bomber |
| Kholosa Tshandana | Female Cadre with AK47 |
| Mpho Osei Tutu | Shanghai |
| Makgano Mamabolo | ANC Woman Typist |
| Jonathan Pienaar | Mechanic in Swaziland |
| Grant Swanby | Roadblock Policeman |
| Mduduzi Mabaso | Security Branch Policeman |
| Thabo Bopape | Security Branch Policeman |
| Erno Van Dyk | Security Branch Policeman |
| Dirk Vermeulen | Security Branch Policeman |
| Johan van der Merwe | Security Branch Policeman |
| Bongani Manok | Security Branch Policeman |
| Mahlubi Kraai | Security Branch Policeman |
| Onalenna Mokoboto | Patrick’s Son |
| Patrick Chamusso | Self |
| Thandiswa | ANC Funeral Singer |
| Zamajobe Sithole | Wedding Singer |
| Fiorha Ntshauba | Backup Vocals |
| Siphokazi Maroqana | Backup Vocals |
| Dolly Gaehler | Backup Vocals |
| Erik Pilani | Guitarist |
| Ezra Erasmus | Pianist |
| Liaan Adriaan | Drummer |
| Michael Philip | Bass Guitarist |
| David Mbatha | Song Leader at Secunda Gates |
| Sindi Nontshinya | Additional Song Leader |
| Mirriam ‘Angela’ Doshane | Additional Song Leader |
| Bongani Maseko | Freedom Singer |
| James Zuma | Freedom Singer |
| Joseph Ngobeni | Freedom Singer |
| Khali Phithi | Freedom Singer |
| Malibongwe Yawu | Freedom Singer |
| Thabo Magaretsa | Freedom Singer |
| Veli Mavuso | Freedom Singer |
| Vusi Simelane | Freedom Singer |
| Zakhele Mabaso | Freedom Singer |
| Nelson Mandela | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Jon Plowman | Policeman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Directed by Phillip Noyce, the movie also features Bonnie Mbuli, Mncedisi Shabangu, Tumisho Masha, Sithembiso Khumalo, Terry Pheto, Michele Burgers, and Mpho Lovinga. The screenplay was written by Shawn Slovo. The film, which runs for 1 hour 41 minutes, has received 2 awards and 14 nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Latitude: -33.922087
- Longitude: 18.4231418
- Place ID: ChIJ1-4miA9QzB0Rh6ooKPzhf2g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cape Town, South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Latitude: -26.205647
- Longitude: 28.0337185
- Place ID: ChIJUWpA8GgMlR4RQUDTsdnJiiM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: Mozambique
- Latitude: -18.665695
- Longitude: 35.529562
- Place ID: ChIJxUr95uqs1BgRFaEWrrm_uxI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mozambique
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Location Name: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa
- Latitude: -26.8101899
- Longitude: 27.8277254
- Place ID: ChIJKdxZo3FelB4RpjhGL3ndM6M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sasolburg, South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: South Africa
- Latitude: -30.559482
- Longitude: 22.937506
- Place ID: ChIJURLu2YmmNBwRoOikHwxjXeg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
