Open Fire
Synopsis
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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Trailer: Open Fire
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-28
Top Cast
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Greengrass
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Greengrass
- Original Score
- Bruce Smith, Seamus Beaghen
- Original Title
- Open Fire
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- LWT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Greengrass
Paul Greengrass
Bruce Smith, Seamus Beaghen
David Bridges, Alan Jones
Clive Maltby
Simon Shaps, Jeff Pope
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Greengrass
Director
Paul Greengrass
Writer
Clive Maltby
Editor
David Bridges
Director of Photography
Bruce Smith
Original Music Composer
Seamus Beaghen
Original Music Composer
Kave Quinn
Production Design
Jeff Pope
Producer
Alan Jones
Director of Photography
Jim Dowdall
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Fire
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What is Open Fire 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 subsequently shot as a suspect by Finch, provoking a national scandal that rocks the police force.
Who directed Open Fire?
Open Fire was directed by Paul Greengrass.
Who stars in Open Fire?
The principal cast of Open Fire includes Rupert Graves, Kate Hardie, Douglas Hodge, Jim Carter, Colin McCormack.
When was Open Fire released and how long is it?
Open Fire was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Open Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Open Fire was composed by Bruce Smith, Seamus Beaghen.