Open Fire
8
November 1994
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:
1 hour 45 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Paul Greengrass