Open Fire

Open Fire (1994)

12/11/1994 (GB)
Crime, Drama, TV Movie
1h 45m

Overview

Based on real events from 1983; DC Peter Finch is awarded a medal for the courage he showed in arresting a dangerous criminal. Meanwhile transvestite David Martin is released once again from prison - he's provocative and aggressive and, when he's caught again during a burglary, he shoots one of the police officers, leading to a nation wide manhunt. Innocent filmmaker Steven Waldorf is subsequently shot as a suspect by Finch, provoking a national scandal that rocks the police force.

  • Paul GreengrassDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • based on true story

Top Billed Cast

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

David Martin

Kate Hardie

Kate Hardie

Sue Stephens

Douglas Hodge

Douglas Hodge

DC Peter Finch

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

DCS Young

Colin McCormack

Colin McCormack

DCS Naylor

Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard

Rich

Gwyneth Powell

Gwyneth Powell

Gloria Martin

Trevor Byfield

Trevor Byfield

Mr Martin

Samuel West

Samuel West

Stephen Waldorf

Susan Tordoff

Susan Finch

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