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Open Fire

Open Fire

Open Fire

1994•1h 45m•

★7.3(3 ratings)

CrimeDramaTV Movie

Overview

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

Writers

Paul Greengrass

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Main Cast

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

David Martin

Kate Hardie

Kate Hardie

Sue Stephens

Douglas Hodge

Douglas Hodge

DC Peter Finch

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

DCS Young

Colin McCormack

Colin McCormack

DCS Naylor

Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard

Rich

Gwyneth Powell

Gwyneth Powell

Gloria Martin

Trevor Byfield

Trevor Byfield

Mr Martin

Samuel West

Samuel West

Stephen Waldorf

Susan Tordoff

Susan Tordoff

Susan Finch

Joe Tucker

Joe Tucker

DS Johnson

David O'Hara

David O'Hara

Armed Robber

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Paul Greengrass
First Assistant Director: Max Keene
Script Supervisor: Annie South
Second Assistant Director: Stuart Renfrew
Third Assistant Director: Finn McGrath

Writing

Writer: Paul Greengrass

Production

Executive Producer: Simon Shaps
Producer: Jeff Pope
Casting Director: Corinne Rodriguez
Production Manager: Allison Malone
Location Manager: Ilt Jones
Location Manager: Casper Mills

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Bruce Smith
Original Music Composer: Seamus Beaghen
Sound Recordist: Alan O'Duffy
Boom Operator: Clive Copland
Sound Mixer: John Edmiston
Foley Editor: Michael Redfern

Cinematography

Director of Photography: David Bridges
Director of Photography: Alan Jones
Focus Puller: Juliet King Bridges
Clapper Loader: Lorraine Luke
Key Grip: Tony Sankey

Editing

Editor: Clive Maltby
Assistant Editor: Gordon Main

Art Direction

Production Design: Kave Quinn
Art Direction: Steve Carter
Art Direction: Tracey Gallacher
Property Master: Stephen Wheeler
Props: Paul Stamp
Construction Manager: Geoff Stainthorp

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Designer: Tracey Malone
Costume Assistant: Melanie Levack
Makeup Designer: Tracey Hall
Hair Designer: Tracey Hall
Makeup & Hair Assistant: Trefor Proud

Keywords

based on true story

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Did You Know?

#1

The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).

#2

The film was directed by Paul Greengrass.

#3

The screenplay was written by Paul Greengrass.

#4

The score was composed by Bruce Smith.

#5

Cinematography was handled by David Bridges.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0110741.

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Rating

7.3/10

Good

3 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Open Fire

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Production Companies:

LWT

LWT