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5.2 / 10(17 votes)IMDbR19851h 31mCanada, United States of America

Breaking All the Rules

“She's got one last day to do everything one last time!”

Synopsis

Three robbers hide a stolen jewel inside a stuffed animal at one of the midway games in an amusement park. When Jack—a teen with a part-time summer job in the park—his best friend David and two girls hang out at the park, they get mixed up in the robbers' scheme to take back their jewel.

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Breaking All the Rules - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 1, 1985

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
James Orr
Screenplay & Story
David Preston, Edith Rey
Original Score
Paul Zaza
Original Title
Breaking All the Rules
Country of Origin
Canada, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Studios
Téléfilm Canada, Filmline Productions, CTV

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

James Orr

Screenplay & Story

David Preston, Edith Rey, Rafal Zielinski

Original Score & Music

Paul Zaza

Director of Photography

René Verzier

Film Editing

Nick Rotundo

Producers

Pieter Kroonenburg, Bob Cooper, David J. Patterson

Department Leadership Roster

James Orr

James Orr

Director

René Verzier

René Verzier

Director of Photography

David Preston

Screenplay

Pieter Kroonenburg

Producer

Nick Rotundo

Editor

Paul Zaza

Paul Zaza

Original Music Composer

Edith Rey

Screenplay

David J. Patterson

Producer

Sandra Kybartas

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking All the Rules

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Breaking All the Rules about?

Three robbers hide a stolen jewel inside a stuffed animal at one of the midway games in an amusement park. When Jack—a teen with a part-time summer job in the park—his best friend David and two girls hang out at the park, they get mixed up in the robbers' scheme to take back their jewel.

Who directed Breaking All the Rules?

Breaking All the Rules was directed by James Orr.

Who stars in Breaking All the Rules?

The principal cast of Breaking All the Rules includes Carl Marotte, Carolyn Dunn, Thor Bishopric, Rachel Hayward, Michael Rudder.

When was Breaking All the Rules released and how long is it?

Breaking All the Rules was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

Who composed the musical score for Breaking All the Rules?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Breaking All the Rules was composed by Paul Zaza.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Breaking All the Rules?

Breaking All the Rules holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).