Open Fire

Open Fire

1994 · 105 min · ★ 7.3 · Crime, Drama, TV Movie

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.

Directed by Paul Greengrass · Written by Paul Greengrass

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Rupert Graves David Martin
Kate Hardie Sue Stephens
Douglas Hodge DC Peter Finch
Jim Carter DCS Young
Colin McCormack DCS Naylor
Suzy Eddie Izzard Rich
Gwyneth Powell Gloria Martin
Trevor Byfield Mr Martin
Samuel West Stephen Waldorf
Susan Tordoff Susan Finch
Joe Tucker DS Johnson
David O'Hara Armed Robber

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