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Samuel L. Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones in Rules of Engagement (2000)

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Rules of Engagement

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    A soldier-turned military lawyer must defend his best friend, a fellow solider, when the man orders his troops to fire into a crowd of civilians during a mission.



    No, it's a legal drama, and a war film. There are two long battle scenes, and a fight scene, but nothing besides that. It's definitely more slow-moving than an action film.



    Yes, he and Tommy Lee Jones engage in a long and brutal fight toward the middle of the film.

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  • How long is Rules of Engagement?
    2 hours and 8 minutes
  • When was Rules of Engagement released?
    April 7, 2000
  • What is the IMDb rating of Rules of Engagement?
    6.4 out of 10
  • Who stars in Rules of Engagement?
    Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, and Guy Pearce
  • Who wrote Rules of Engagement?
    Jim Webb and Stephen Gaghan
  • Who directed Rules of Engagement?
    William Friedkin
  • Who was the composer for Rules of Engagement?
    Mark Isham
  • Who was the producer of Rules of Engagement?
    Scott Rudin and Richard D. Zanuck
  • Who was the executive producer of Rules of Engagement?
    Jim Webb and Adam Schroeder
  • Who was the cinematographer for Rules of Engagement?
    Nicola Pecorini and William A. Fraker
  • Who was the editor of Rules of Engagement?
    Augie Hess
  • What is the plot of Rules of Engagement?
    An attorney defends an officer on trial for ordering his troops to fire on civilians after they stormed a U.S. embassy in a Middle Eastern country.
  • What was the budget for Rules of Engagement?
    $60 million
  • How much did Rules of Engagement earn at the worldwide box office?
    $71.7 million
  • How much did Rules of Engagement earn at the US box office?
    $61.3 million
  • What is Rules of Engagement rated?
    R
  • What genre is Rules of Engagement?
    Drama, Thriller, and War
  • How many awards has Rules of Engagement won?
    1 award
  • How many awards has Rules of Engagement been nominated for?
    3 nominations

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