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Open Fire

19941h 45mPaul Greengrass
IMDb 4.8

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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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What is Open Fire (1994) about?

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…

Who stars in Open Fire?

Open Fire stars Rupert Graves (David Martin), Kate Hardie (Sue Stephens), Douglas Hodge (DC Peter Finch), Jim Carter (DCS Young), Colin McCormack (DCS Naylor). The film was directed by Paul Greengrass.

How long is Open Fire?

Open Fire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994.

Is Open Fire worth watching?

Open Fire holds an IMDb rating of 4.8/10. Fans of Crime, Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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