According to the Rules
1974, English. Directed by Piers Haggard.
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.
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- English
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Cast & crew
- Piers HaggardDirector
- Liam RedmondCharles Menton
- Oliver MaguireBrian Menton
- James BerwickChief Inspector Flaherty
- Des CaveDetective Sergeant O'Brien
- J.G. DevlinTom Flaherty
- Paul FarrellJack Conway
- Sheila ManahanMary Flaherty
- Aidan MurphyAdrian Flaherty
- Allan McClellandMaurice O'Connor
- Fedelma CullenJudith
- Desmond JordanDoctor
- James GreeneBank Manager
Details
- Released
- 3 September 1974
- Written by
- Dominic Behan
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According to the Rules runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is According to the Rules on?
According to the Rules isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 September 1974. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like According to the Rules?
If you liked According to the Rules, try TalhotBlond, The Christmas Shoes, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault.
Who directed According to the Rules?
According to the Rules (1974) was directed by Piers Haggard and stars Liam Redmond, Oliver Maguire, James Berwick.