Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997)

09/19/1997 (US) • Documentary • 2h 16m

Overview

In one of the most tragic face-offs in the history of law enforcement, the deadly debacle at Waco pitted the Branch Davidian sect against the FBI in an all-out war. This documentary makes the most of footage and recordings to examine how the events that led to the tragedy of April 19, 1993, unfolded, and how the FBI's unrelenting approach made what was already a bad situation much worse.

Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997)

09/19/1997 (US) • 2h 16m

Documentary

Overview

In one of the most tragic face-offs in the history of law enforcement, the deadly debacle at Waco pitted the Branch Davidian sect against the FBI in an all-out war. This documentary makes the most of footage and recordings to examine how the events that led to the tragedy of April 19, 1993, unfolded, and how the FBI's unrelenting approach made what was already a bad situation much worse.

Top Billed Cast

Narrator (voice)

Self - Branch Davidian

Self - Sheriff

Self - Former Chief, Houston Fire Department

Self - Author

Self - Biblical Scholar

David Thibodeau

Self - Branch Davidian

Self - U.S. Senate (archive footage) (uncredited)

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

fbi

cult

standoff

atf

waco siege

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