Crossword puzzle clue "the line followed the rules"

___ the line (followed the rules)

What you'll see if you watch "Raging Bull" followed by "Taxi Driver" followed by "The King of Comedy"?

Contest in which the rules must be followed to the letter?

Followed closely, as a set of rules

'70s Ohio band that followed the rules?

Its rules are usually followed

Followed one's own rules (Nissan)

"Rules ___ rules"