Movie Description
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Paul Greengrass
- Producer : Jeff Pope
- Writer : Paul Greengrass
- Editor : Clive Maltby
- Cast : Rupert Graves,Douglas Hodge,Kate Hardie,Eddie Izzard,Jim Carter,Gwyneth Powell,Samuel West,Trevor Byfield,Susan Tordoff,Joe Tucker,David O'Hara,Keith Bartlett,Aran Bell,Sam Halpenny,Martin Herdman,Colin McCormack
Cast
David Martin
DC Peter Finch
Sue Stephens
Rich
DCS Young
Gloria Martin
Steven Waldorf
Mr Martin
Susan Finch
DS Johnson
Armed Robber
CIB Man
PC Nicholas Carr
DC Peter Van Dee
Surveillance Officer
DCS Haylor
Posters
Facts
Original TitleOpen Fire
Status Released
Release Information
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1994-11-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 45m
Production CompaniesLWT
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- TV Movie
