Open Fire (1994)
1h 45m
Running Time
November 12, 1994Release Date
Open Fire (1994)
1h 45m
Running Time
November 12, 1994Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Rupert Graves
David Martin
Kate Hardie
Sue Stephens
Douglas Hodge
DC Peter Finch
Jim Carter
DCS Young
Colin McCormack
DCS Naylor
Eddie Izzard
Rich
Gwyneth Powell
Gloria Martin
Trevor Byfield
Mr Martin
Samuel West
Stephen Waldorf
Susan Tordoff
Susan Finch
Joe Tucker
DS Johnson
David O'Hara
Armed Robber
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
Gooey Law
Waldorf's Friend
James Bowers
Policeman
Stephen Webber
Court Clerk
Chris Lawson
Prison Guard
Steve Knowles
Train Driver
Daniel Scott-Gooding
Boy at Station
Paul Greengrass
Director / Writer
Simon Shaps
Executive Producer
Clive Maltby
Editor
David Bridges
Director of Photography
Bruce Smith
Original Music Composer
Seamus Beaghen
Original Music Composer
Kave Quinn
Production Design
Jeff Pope
Producer
Alan Jones
Director of Photography
Corinne Rodriguez
Casting Director
Allison Malone
Production Manager
Max Keene
First Assistant Director
John Parsons
Gaffer
Ilt Jones
Location Manager
Casper Mills
Location Manager
Annie South
Script Supervisor
Juliet King Bridges
Focus Puller
Alan O'Duffy
Sound Recordist
Clive Copland
Boom Operator
Martin Duncan
Electrician
MArtin Dexter
Electrician
Tracey Malone
Costume Designer
Melanie Levack
Costume Assistant
Tracey Hall
Makeup Designer / Hair Designer
Trefor Proud
Makeup & Hair Assistant
Lorraine Luke
Clapper Loader
Tony Sankey
Key Grip
Stuart Renfrew
Second Assistant Director
Finn McGrath
Third Assistant Director
Steve Carter
Art Direction
Tracey Gallacher
Art Direction
Details.
This Movie Is About.
based on a true story
Wiki.
Open Fire is single British television crime drama film, made for ITV, which first broadcast on 12 November 1994. The film was written and directed by Paul Greengrass, and concerns the police manhunt for David Martin, who escaped from custody following his arrest for shooting a police officer, leading up to the shooting in error of another man, Stephen Waldorf. The film starred Rupert Graves as Martin, as well as Samuel West as Waldorf, Douglas Hodge as investigating officer DC Peter Finch, and Kate Hardie as Sue Stephens. Open Fire was filmed in Belsize Park and in around Hampstead, London. The film has never been released commercially.
On Saturday 5th October at 9pm the UK based TV Channel 'Talking Pictures' showed 'Open Fire'.
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