
Open Fire (1994)
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.
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Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 3.131 |
Directed By
Paul Greengrass
Crew
Paul Greengrass
Paul Greengrass
Simon Shaps
Alan Jones
David Bridges
Clive Maltby
Kave Quinn
Bruce Smith
Seamus Beaghen
Jeff Pope
TOP CAST

Rupert Graves
David Martin

Kate Hardie
Sue Stephens

Douglas Hodge
DC Peter Finch

Jim Carter
DCS Young

Colin McCormack
DCS Naylor

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
Keith Bartlett
CIB Man

Aran Bell
PC Nicholas Carr

Sam Halpenny
DC Peter Van Dee

Martin Herdman
Surveillance Officer

David Peart
Assistant Commissioner

Paul McNeilly
Policeman

James Puddephatt
2nd Policeman
Gooey Law
Waldorf's Friend