diff --git a/python-reportlab.spec b/python-reportlab.spec
index 414fd30..d6d5ebe 100644
--- a/python-reportlab.spec
+++ b/python-reportlab.spec
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ Source0:        https://pypi.python.org/packages/source/r/%{pypi}/%{pypi}-%{vers
 
 %package -n     python2-%{pypi}
 Summary:        Library for generating PDFs and graphics
+BuildRequires:  gcc
 BuildRequires:  freetype-devel
 BuildRequires:  ghostscript
 BuildRequires:  python2-devel