Rules of Engagement

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Rules of Engagement

1989- 1989

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

2.0(1 votes)

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Overview

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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Cathy Tyson

Annie McPhee

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Kenneth Cranham

Martin Goodman

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Karl Johnson

Dave Gillespie

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Anna Calder-Marshall

Joanna Goodman

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Derek Fowlds

Oliver Davidson

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Fiona Victory

Sandra Gillespie

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Karl Jenkinson

Clive Evans

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Amanda Fawcett

Suzanne Wallace

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Leo Kaye

Sean Gillespie

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