Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul GreengrassDirector
- Paul GreengrassWriter
- Bruce SmithOriginal Music Composer
- Seamus BeaghenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Rupert GravesDavid Martin
- Kate HardieSue Stephens
- Douglas HodgeDC Peter Finch
- Jim CarterDCS Young
- Colin McCormackDCS Naylor
- Suzy Eddie IzzardRich
- Gwyneth PowellGloria Martin
- Trevor ByfieldMr Martin
- Samuel WestStephen Waldorf
- Susan TordoffSusan Finch
- Joe TuckerDS Johnson
- David O'HaraArmed Robber