Movie

Open Fire

★ 7.3(3)19941h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Greengrass
Release date: 1994-11-12
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: LWT

Open Fire — trailer

About Open Fire

Open Fire is a 1994 movie in the Crime, Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Paul Greengrass, starring Rupert Graves, Kate Hardie and Douglas Hodge. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Open Fire in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Rupert Graves

David Martin

Kate Hardie

Sue Stephens

Douglas Hodge

DC Peter Finch

Jim Carter

DCS Young

Colin McCormack

DCS Naylor

Suzy 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

Themes & keywords

based on true story

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Open Fire in Italy?+

Open Fire is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Open Fire on Netflix?+

Open Fire is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Open Fire?+

Open Fire has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Open Fire?+

Open Fire stars Rupert Graves, Kate Hardie, Douglas Hodge, Jim Carter and Colin McCormack.

When did Open Fire come out?+

Open Fire is a 1994 movie directed by Paul Greengrass.

What genre is Open Fire?+

Open Fire is Crime, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Open Fire?+

Open Fire was directed by Paul Greengrass.