Open Fire

Overview

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.

Directed by Paul Greengrass

Top cast

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

T

Trevor Byfield

Mr Martin

Samuel West

Stephen Waldorf

S

Susan Tordoff

Susan Finch

J

Joe Tucker

DS Johnson

David O'Hara

Armed Robber

K

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

James Puddephatt

2nd Policeman

G

Gooey Law

Waldorf's Friend

Details