Open Fire
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.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Release Date
November 12, 1994
Popularity
1
Director
Paul Greengrass
Writer
Paul Greengrass
Producer
Jeff Pope
Where to Watch
Cast
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
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
