# Open Fire (1994)

English · Released 1994-11-12

Open Fire is a 1994 English film.

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Open Fire released?
Open Fire was released on 12 November 1994.

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