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A film about a Marine colonel on trial for killing civilians in Yemen, starring Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson. The article summarizes the plot, cast, production, reception, and legacy of the film, based on a story by Jim Webb.
Rules of Engagement: Directed by William Friedkin. With Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley. 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.
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- Drama, Thriller, War
- William Friedkin
- 2000-04-07
A war drama starring Samuel L. Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones as Marines on trial for a controversial rescue mission in Vietnam. See the critics' ratings, audience feedback, and official clips from the film.
- (100)
- William Friedkin
- R
- Tommy Lee Jones
Watch the official trailer of the 2000 action thriller film starring Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, and Ben Kingsley. The film follows an attorney who defends a soldier accused of killing civilians in a foreign embassy.
- 3 min
- 525.4K
- Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
A movie about a Marine officer on trial for ordering his troops to fire on civilians in Yemen. His former comrade and lawyer, who saved his life in Vietnam, defends him against the government and the media.
In "Rules of Engagement," disillusioned lawyer Hayes Hodges rises from the ashes of Vietnam to defend Colonel Terry Childers, accused of a tragic military standoff. Torn between loyalty and justice, Hodges confronts the haunting legacy of war in a gripping legal battle.
Apr 7, 2000 · The film centers on a relationship forged throughout the adult lifetimes of two Marine colonels, Hays Hodges (Tommy Lee Jones) and Terry Childers (Samuel L. Jackson). They fought side by side in Vietnam, where Childers saved Hodges’ life by shooting an unarmed POW.
