Open Fire
1994, English. Directed by Paul Greengrass.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Open Fire is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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FawesomeCast & crew
- Paul GreengrassDirector
- Rupert GravesDavid Martin
- Kate HardieSue Stephens
- Douglas HodgeDC Peter Finch
- Jim CarterDCS Young
- Colin McCormackDCS Naylor
- Suzy Eddie IzzardRich
- Gwyneth PowellGloria Martin
- Trevor ByfieldMr Martin
- Samuel WestStephen Waldorf
- Susan TordoffSusan Finch
- Joe TuckerDS Johnson
- David O'HaraArmed Robber
Details
- Released
- 12 November 1994
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Paul Greengrass
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Open Fire runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Which OTT platform is Open Fire on?
Open Fire is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
What movies are like Open Fire?
If you liked Open Fire, try Ray Donovan: The Movie, Scum, The Assault.
Who directed Open Fire?
Open Fire (1994) was directed by Paul Greengrass and stars Rupert Graves, Kate Hardie, Douglas Hodge.