Open Fire (1994)
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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Writing:
Stars:
- Paul Greengrass
Writing:
- Paul Greengrass
Stars:
Release Date: 1994-11-12
8.0/10
8.0/10
- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 105
Armed Robber
David Martin
Surveillance Officer
Steven Waldorf
DCS Young
Mr Martin
Sue Stephens
DC Peter Finch
Rich
Gloria Martin
PC Nicholas Carr
DC Peter Van Dee
DCS Haylor