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1994

105 minutes

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.

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Top Cast

Rupert Graves headshot

Rupert Graves

David Martin

Kate Hardie headshot

Kate Hardie

Sue Stephens

Douglas Hodge headshot

Douglas Hodge

DC Peter Finch

Jim Carter headshot

Jim Carter

DCS Young

Colin McCormack headshot

Colin McCormack

DCS Naylor

Eddie Izzard headshot

Eddie Izzard

Rich

Gwyneth Powell headshot

Gwyneth Powell

Gloria Martin

Trevor Byfield headshot

Trevor Byfield

Mr Martin

Samuel West headshot

Samuel West

Stephen Waldorf

Susan Tordoff headshot

Susan Tordoff

Susan Finch

Joe Tucker headshot

Joe Tucker

DS Johnson

David O'Hara headshot

David O'Hara

Armed Robber

Keith Bartlett headshot

Keith Bartlett

CIB Man

Aran Bell headshot

Aran Bell

PC Nicholas Carr

Sam Halpenny headshot

Sam Halpenny

DC Peter Van Dee

Martin Herdman headshot

Martin Herdman

Surveillance Officer

David Peart headshot

David Peart

Assistant Commissioner

Paul McNeilly headshot

Paul McNeilly

Policeman

James Puddephatt headshot

James Puddephatt

2nd Policeman

Gooey Law headshot

Gooey Law

Waldorf's Friend

James Bowers headshot

James Bowers

Policeman

Stephen Webber headshot

Stephen Webber

Court Clerk

Chris Lawson headshot

Chris Lawson

Prison Guard

Steve Knowles headshot

Steve Knowles

Train Driver

Daniel Scott-Gooding headshot

Daniel Scott-Gooding

Boy at Station