Rules of Engagement
– Part war movie, part courtroom thriller, this gripping drama finds a war hero put on trial for a res..
Part war movie, part courtroom thriller, this gripping drama finds a war hero put on trial for a rescue mission gone terribly wrong with only his doubtful friend and fellow marine to represent him.
07 Apr 2000
English, Arabic
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
William Friedkin
Jim Webb (story), Stephen Gaghan (screenplay)
Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley
Hayes Hodges finds his career aspirations dashed when he's wounded in Vietnam combat. He then returns to America and becomes a disillusioned lawyer who goes up against the service to defend Colonel Terry Childers, who is accused of inciting an incident that leaves many demonstrators dead. Hodges in no position to decline: Childers heroically saved his life back in Vietnam.
1 win & 2 nominations.
Paramount Pictures