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Derek Luke as Patrick Chamusso
Catch a FireDirector: Phillip NoyceCast: Derek Luke, Tim Robbins, Bonnie Mbuli, Robert Hobbs(Focus Features, 2006) Rated: PG-13 US theatrical release date: 27 October 2006 (General release) [27 October 2006] by Cynthia FuchsPopMatters Film and TV Editor Hot StuffActually, Phillip Noyce's thriller raises a question: how have the South African "terrorists," so deemed by Botha's administration, since become courageous freedom fighters?
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