Open Fire

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.

Director: Paul Greengrass

Cast: Rupert Graves, Kate Hardie, Douglas Hodge, Jim Carter, Colin McCormack, Eddie Izzard, Gwyneth Powell, Trevor Byfield

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