According to the Rules
Synopsis
When an aging ex-IRA man is found dead, a Garda inspector suspects the involvement of his old comrade, now a powerful politician and industrialist. But pursuing the case is likely to have consequences for both the policeman and his family.
Top Cast
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Liam Redmond
Charles Menton
Oliver Maguire
Brian Menton
James Berwick
Chief Inspector Flaherty
Des Cave
Detective Sergeant O'Brien
J.G. Devlin
Tom Flaherty
Paul Farrell
Jack Conway
Sheila Manahan
Mary Flaherty
Aidan Murphy
Adrian Flaherty
Allan McClelland
Maurice O'Connor
Fedelma Cullen
Judith
Desmond Jordan
Doctor
James Greene
Bank Manager
Harry Webster
Bank Director
Marcella O'Riordan
Sheila
Richie Stewart
Tommy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piers Haggard
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominic Behan
- Original Title
- According to the Rules
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piers Haggard
Dominic Behan
Department Leadership Roster
Piers Haggard
Director
Dominic Behan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About According to the Rules
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What is According to the Rules about?
When an aging ex-IRA man is found dead, a Garda inspector suspects the involvement of his old comrade, now a powerful politician and industrialist. But pursuing the case is likely to have consequences for both the policeman and his family.
Who directed According to the Rules?
According to the Rules was directed by Piers Haggard.
Who stars in According to the Rules?
The principal cast of According to the Rules includes Liam Redmond, Oliver Maguire, James Berwick, Des Cave, J.G. Devlin.
When was According to the Rules released and how long is it?
According to the Rules was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.