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Rules of Engagement is a 2000 American war legal drama film, directed by William Friedkin, written by Stephen Gaghan, from a story by Jim Webb, and starring Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson plays U.S. Marine Colonel Terry Childers, who is brought to court-martial after Marines under his orders kill several civilians outside the U.S. embassy in Yemen.
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2000 · 2h 7m · War · Drama · Thriller
TMDB 6.2/10 (811 votes)
A Marine Colonel is brought to court-martial after ordering his men to fire on demonstrators surrounding the American embassy in Yemen.
Directed by William Friedkin
Box office $71M worldwide
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Samuel L. Jacksonas Col. Terry L. Childers
Guy Pearceas Maj. Mark Biggs
Ben Kingsleyas Ambassador Mourain
Anne Archeras Mrs. Mourain
Blair Underwoodas Capt. Lee
Philip Baker Hallas Gen. H. Lawrence Hodges
Amidouas Dr. Ahmar
Mark Feuersteinas Tom Chandler
Nicky Kattas Hayes Hodges III
Ryan Hurstas Corporal Hustings
John Speredakosas LawyerCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.