The Slaughter Rule
“In life, every season counts.”
Synopsis
A young man finds solace with a young woman, his mother, and a high-school football coach who recruits him to quarterback a six-man team.
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The Slaughter Rule (2002) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-03
Top Cast
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Ryan Gosling
Roy Chutney
David Morse
Gideon 'Gid' Ferguson
Clea DuVall
Skyla Sisco
Amy Adams
Doreen
David Cale
Floyd aka Studebaker
Eddie Spears
Tracy Two Dogs
Kelly Lynch
Evangeline Chutney
Ken White
Russ Colfax
Noah Watts
Waylon Walks Along
Kim DeLong
Lem Axelrod
Geraldine Keams
Gretchen Two Dogs
Douglas Seybern
Uncle Peyton
Cody Harvey
Coach Motlow
Melkon Andonian
Devo
J.P. Gabriel
Jute
Chris Offutt
Charlie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Febio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew J. Smith, Alex Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew J. Smith, Alex Smith
- Original Score
- Jay Farrar
- Original Title
- The Slaughter Rule
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew J. Smith, Alex Smith
Andrew J. Smith, Alex Smith
Jay Farrar
Eric Alan Edwards
Brent White
Jerry McFadden, Gavin O'Connor, Greg O'Connor, David O. Russell, Michael Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew J. Smith
Director
Eric Alan Edwards
Director of Photography
Brent White
Editor
Andrew J. Smith
Writer
Alex Smith
Director
Kristin M. Burke
Costume Design
Alex Smith
Writer
Jay Farrar
Original Music Composer
John Johnson
Production Design
Gavin O'Connor
Producer
Greg O'Connor
Producer
David O. Russell
Producer
Michael Robinson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Slaughter Rule
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Slaughter Rule about?
A young man finds solace with a young woman, his mother, and a high-school football coach who recruits him to quarterback a six-man team.
Who directed The Slaughter Rule?
The Slaughter Rule was directed by Andrew J. Smith, Alex Smith.
Who stars in The Slaughter Rule?
The principal cast of The Slaughter Rule includes Ryan Gosling, David Morse, Clea DuVall, Amy Adams, David Cale.
When was The Slaughter Rule released and how long is it?
The Slaughter Rule was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Slaughter Rule?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Slaughter Rule was composed by Jay Farrar.