Breaking the Rules (1992)

Two friends take their dying buddy on one last road trip.

Director:

Neal Israel

Writer:

Paul W. Shapiro

Stars:

Shawn Phelan, Jackey Vinson, Marty Belafsky

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shawn Phelan	...	Young Phil
Jackey Vinson	...	Young Gene
Marty Belafsky	...	Young Rob
Jason Bateman	...	Phil Stepler
C. Thomas Howell	...	Gene Michaels
Jonathan Silverman	...	Rob Konigsberg
Kent Bateman	...	Mr. Stepler
Krista Tesreau	...	Rob's Date
Annie Potts	...	Mary Klinglitch
Eurlyne Epper	...	Redneck Woman
Jeffrey J. Dashnaw	...	Redneck #1
Steven Chambers	...	Redneck #2
Mark Rosenblatt	...	Bartender
Frank Wagner	...	Justice of the Peace
Manuel Pickett	...	Minister in Arizona

Storyline

A cancer stricken man takes his two best friends whom he hasn't seen in a long time on a road trip. The two friends aren't talking to each other due to a bad fallout years ago. On the way they meet an attractive wild woman with a heart of gold.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | friendship | leukemia | youth | sickness | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex related dialogue and a scene of sensuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 October 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sketches

Company Credits

Production Co:

Management Company Entertainment Group (MCEG), Sterling Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed in 1989

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Quotes

Phil Stepler: I will reach down your fucking neck and pull your throat out through your mouth.

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Crazy Credits

THIS FILM DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF S.I.

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Connections

References The Muppet Show (1976)

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Soundtracks

"Boy Oh Boy"
Music and Lyrics by Richard Greene and Gunnar Madsen
Used by permission of Best of Breed Music and Kaleidoscope Records
Performed by The Bobs

User Reviews

10 of 10!

I remember watching this in '94 and loved every single bit of it!! I still do, and I'm glad Showtime ran the film. I had to DVR it cause I cant find a DVD of this film anywhere. Great story, great acting, and a very "real" feel to it. Certain bonds will never break. I have this on VHS - "Breaking The Rules", but it is edited. "Sketches" isn't, and I'm glad for that. It shows the realness of the story, and humor in certain situations. I think there should be more movies like this. The cast did a wonderful job, and it's good to see this trio together. I hope this film will come out in print again. It would be nice to see on Blue Ray. Also is a definite owner for all ages. "I got tired of secondary smoke inhalation." - Phil