Rules of Engagement

"A hero should never have to stand alone."

Apr 7 2000 R 2h 8m
Drama, Thriller, War

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

Plot

Hayes Hodges finds his career aspirations dashed when he's wounded in Vietnam. He 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 is in no position to decline: Childers saved his life in Vietnam.

Written by

Jim Webb, Stephen Gaghan

Directed by

William Friedkin

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Seven Arts Pictures, Paramount, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) ROE Production

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
51,379
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
45
Popularity
NA