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Open Fire

Movie·1994·Crime, Drama, TV Movie·1h 45m·Directed by Paul Greengrass

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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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Rupert GravesRupert GravesDavid MartinKate HardieKate HardieSue StephensDouglas HodgeDouglas HodgeDC Peter FinchJim CarterJim CarterDCS YoungColin McCormackColin McCormackDCS NaylorSuzy Eddie IzzardSuzy Eddie IzzardRichGwyneth PowellGwyneth PowellGloria Martin
Trevor Byfield
Trevor ByfieldMr Martin

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