

Rules of Engagement
1989-06-12 · 50 min / episode · ★ 4.5
Political intrigue and murder occurs when the English town of Portsmouth is sealed off by the military during the eve of World War III.
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- Creators
- Graham Hurley
- Production companies
- FutureMedia Interactive, TVS
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
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Cathy TysonAnnie McPhee
Kenneth CranhamMartin Goodman
Karl JohnsonDave Gillespie
Anna Calder-MarshallJoanna Goodman
Derek FowldsOliver Davidson
Fiona VictorySandra Gillespie
Karl JenkinsonClive EvansTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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