Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997)

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Released:
1997-09-19

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.

Director:
William Gazecki

Runtime:
2h 16min

Genre:
Documentary

  • Cast:
  • Dan Gifford
    as
    Narrator (voice)
  • Clive Doyle
    as
    Self - Branch Davidian
  • Jack Harwell
    as
    Self - Sheriff
  • Joseph Penno
    as
    Self - Former Chief, Houston Fire Department
  • Dick J. Reavis
    as
    Self - Author