Open Fire

The story

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

R Rupert GravesDavid Martin K Kate HardieSue Stephens D Douglas HodgeDC Peter Finch J Jim CarterDCS Young C Colin McCormackDCS Naylor S Suzy Eddie IzzardRich G Gwyneth PowellGloria Martin T Trevor ByfieldMr Martin S Samuel WestStephen Waldorf S Susan TordoffSusan Finch J Joe TuckerDS Johnson D David O'HaraArmed Robber

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K Keith BartlettCIB Man A Aran BellPC Nicholas Carr S Sam HalpennyDC Peter Van Dee M Martin HerdmanSurveillance Officer D David PeartAssistant Commissioner P Paul McNeillyPoliceman J James Puddephatt2nd Policeman G Gooey LawWaldorf's Friend J James BowersPoliceman S Stephen WebberCourt Clerk C Chris LawsonPrison Guard S Steve KnowlesTrain Driver D Daniel Scott-GoodingBoy at Station