Open Fire
Originally released in 1994. Open Fire is a crime/drama film. directed by Paul Greengrass.
Starring Rupert Graves, Kate Hardie, and Douglas Hodge
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- LWT
Frequently Asked Questions
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 priso...
Who directed Open Fire?
Open Fire was directed by Paul Greengrass.
How long is Open Fire?
Open Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Open Fire released?
Open Fire was released on November 12, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Open Fire?
The main cast of Open Fire includes Rupert Graves, Kate Hardie, Douglas Hodge, Jim Carter, Colin McCormack.