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Rules of Engagement
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Rules of Engagement

2000-04-07 · 127 min · ★ 6.3

War · Drama · Thriller

A Marine Colonel is brought to court-martial after ordering his men to fire on demonstrators surrounding the American embassy in Yemen.

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Directors
William Friedkin
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) ROE Production, The Zanuck Company, Scott Rudin Productions, Seven Arts Entertainment
Countries
United States of America, Germany, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 60,000,000
Revenue
USD 71,000,000

Top Cast

Tommy Lee JonesTommy Lee JonesCol. Hayes Lawrence "Hodge" Hodges II
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonCol. Terry L. Childers
Guy PearceGuy PearceMaj. Mark Biggs
Ben KingsleyBen KingsleyAmbassador Mourain
Bruce GreenwoodBruce GreenwoodNational Security Advisor Bill Sokal
Anne ArcherAnne ArcherMrs. Mourain
Blair UnderwoodBlair UnderwoodCapt. Lee
Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallGen. H. Lawrence Hodges
Dale DyeDale DyeGen. Perry
AmidouAmidouDr. Ahmar
Mark FeuersteinMark FeuersteinTom Chandler
Nicky KattNicky KattHayes Hodges III
Ryan HurstRyan HurstCorporal Hustings
John SperedakosJohn SperedakosLawyer
Baoan ColemanBaoan ColemanCol. Binh Le Cao
Richard McGonagleRichard McGonagleJudge
G. Gordon LiddyG. Gordon LiddyTalk Show Host (voice)
Todd KimseyTodd KimseyOfficer #1

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