Bending The Rules
“Justice has one small problem. Them.”
Synopsis
Detective Nick Blades is a New Orleans cop on trial for corruption. Assistant District Attorney Theo Gold is the man in charge of putting him behind bars. When these two unlikely partners from opposite sides of the law stumble onto a criminal plot, they’ll need to rely on luck – and patience – to take down a dangerous killer without killing each other first.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Bending The Rules (2012) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-31
Top Cast
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Adam Copeland
Nick Blades
Jamie Kennedy
Theo Gold
D'Arcy Allen
Neighbour
Candi Brooks
Reporter #1
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Happy
Alicia Witt
D.A. Roslyn Wohl
Teresa Alvarez
Police Officer
Edrick Browne
Reporter 2
Jan Chategnier
Woman
Randy Austin
Cop #3
Kirk Bovill
Meter Man
Kenneth Brown Jr.
Cop #4
Thomas C. Daniel
NOPD Officer
Kate Adair
Jerri
Jennifer Esposito
Officer Garcia
Jon Eyez
Thug
Wayne Ferrara
Desk Sergeant
Philip Baker Hall
Herb Gold
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Artie Mandelberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Dylan Schaffer
- Original Score
- Trevor Morris
- Original Title
- Bending The Rules
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- WWE Studios, World Wrestling Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Artie Mandelberg
Dylan Schaffer
Trevor Morris
Kenneth Zunder
Jerry U. Frizell
David Calloway, Michael Pavone, Lori Lewis, Nancy Hirami
Department Leadership Roster
Dylan Schaffer
Writer
David Calloway
Producer
Michael Pavone
Producer
Lori Lewis
Producer
Jerry U. Frizell
Editor
Kenneth Zunder
Director of Photography
Claire Breaux
Costume Design
Raymond Pumilia
Production Design
Artie Mandelberg
Director
Jeff Galpin
Stunt Coordinator
Colin Davies
Visual Effects Supervisor
Trevor Morris
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bending The Rules
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What is Bending The Rules about?
Detective Nick Blades is a New Orleans cop on trial for corruption. Assistant District Attorney Theo Gold is the man in charge of putting him behind bars. When these two unlikely partners from opposite sides of the law stumble onto a criminal plot, they’ll need to rely on luck – and patience – to take down a dangerous killer without killing each other first.
Who directed Bending The Rules?
Bending The Rules was directed by Artie Mandelberg.
Who stars in Bending The Rules?
The principal cast of Bending The Rules includes Adam Copeland, Jamie Kennedy, D'Arcy Allen, Candi Brooks, Pruitt Taylor Vince.
When was Bending The Rules released and how long is it?
Bending The Rules was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Bending The Rules?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bending The Rules was composed by Trevor Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bending The Rules?
Bending The Rules holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).