Open Fire

1994 1h 45m EN

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7.3

SOLID

★7.3TMDB · 3

CrimeDramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Greengrass
Writers: Paul Greengrass
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Greengrass, shot by Alan Jones. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bruce Smith. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Clive Maltby shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Rupert Graves and Kate Hardie and Douglas Hodge carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0110741 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Paul Greengrass directs. Alan Jones behind the camera. Bruce Smith scores. Clive Maltby cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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132 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Paul Greengrass, shot by Alan Jones. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Bruce Smith. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Clive Maltby shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Rupert Graves and Kate Hardie and Douglas Hodge carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0110741 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.