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.
Credits
Open Fire Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Jim Carter
He was 46, now 76 years old
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as DCS Young |
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David O'Hara
He was 29, now 59 years old
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as Armed Robber |
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Samuel West
He was 28, now 58 years old
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as Steven Waldorf |
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Eddie Izzard
He was 32, now 62 years old
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as Rich |
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Kate Hardie
She was 25, now 55 years old
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as Sue Stephens |
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Rupert Graves
He was 31, now 61 years old
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as David Martin |
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Colin McCormack
He was 52, 62 years old when he died
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as DCS Haylor |
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Martin Herdman
He was 38, now 68 years old
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as Surveillance Officer |
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Trevor Byfield
He was 51, 73 years old when he died
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as Mr Martin |
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Aran Bell
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as PC Nicholas Carr |
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Douglas Hodge
He was 34, now 64 years old
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as DC Peter Finch |
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Gwyneth Powell
She was 48, now 78 years old
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as Gloria Martin |
Open Fire Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Paul Greengrass as Director. He was 39 (now 69) years old
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Directing |
