Open Fire

• Crime
• Drama
• TV Movie

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.

Director

Paul Greengrass

Released

Nov 12, 1994

Status

Released

Country

United Kingdom

Studio

LWT

Language

English