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Open Fire (1994)

★ 7.33 votes ⏱ 1 h 45 min

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.

Open Fire is a 1994 movie. Genres: Crime, Drama, TV Movie. Directed by Paul Greengrass. Main cast: Rupert Graves, Kate Hardie, Douglas Hodge, Jim Carter, Colin McCormack. Runtime: 105 minutes. Its average rating is 7.3 out of 10, from 3 votes.

Release dateNovember 12, 1994
Runtime1 h 45 min
DirectorPaul Greengrass
ScreenplayPaul Greengrass
Original languageEN

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Based on true story

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