Open Fire (1994)

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Open Fire on IMDb 6.4/10 44 votes

Released:
1994-11-12

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.

Director:
Paul Greengrass

Runtime:
1h 45min

Genre:
Crime, Drama, TV Movie

  • Cast:
  • Rupert Graves
    as
    David Martin
  • Kate Hardie
    as
    Sue Stephens
  • Douglas Hodge
    as
    DC Peter Finch
  • Jim Carter
    as
    DCS Young
  • Colin McCormack
    as
    DCS Naylor