Open Fire (1994)

  • NR
  • 11/12/1994 (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 Greengrass

Director, Writer

Cast

Rupert Graves's headshot

Rupert Graves

David Martin
Kate Hardie's headshot

Kate Hardie

Sue Stephens
Douglas Hodge's headshot

Douglas Hodge

DC Peter Finch
Jim Carter's headshot

Jim Carter

DCS Young
Colin McCormack's headshot

Colin McCormack

DCS Naylor
Eddie Izzard's headshot

Eddie Izzard

Rich
Gwyneth Powell's headshot

Gwyneth Powell

Gloria Martin
Trevor Byfield's headshot

Trevor Byfield

Mr Martin

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