Waco: The Rules of Engagement(1997)
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Waco: The Rules of Engagement Synopsis
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) is a documentary film directed by William Gazecki, released on September 19, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 16m. It stars Dan Gifford, Clive Doyle, Jack Harwell and Joseph Penno. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- William Gazecki
- Writers:
- Dan Gifford, William Gazecki
- Producers:
- William Gazecki, Dan Gifford
- Cinematographer:
- William Gazecki
- Production:
- Fifth Estate Productions, SomFord Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Waco: The Rules of Engagement before you stream it.
Waco: The Rules of Engagement Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Dan Gifford
Dan Gifford
as Narrator (voice)
- Clive Doyle
Clive Doyle
as Self - Branch Davidian
- Jack Harwell
Jack Harwell
as Self - Sheriff
- Joseph Penno
Joseph Penno
as Self - Former Chief, Houston Fire Department
- Dick J. Reavis
Dick J. Reavis
as Self - Author
- James D. Tabor
James D. Tabor
as Self - Biblical Scholar
- David Thibodeau
David Thibodeau
as Self - Branch Davidian
Joe Biden
as Self - U.S. Senate (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sonny Bono
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Howard Coble
Howard Coble
as Self - U.S. Congress (archive footage) (uncredited)
John Conyers
as Self - U.S. Congress (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Graeme Craddock
Graeme Craddock
as Self - Branch Davidian (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Gazecki, written by Dan Gifford and William Gazecki, produced by William Gazecki and Dan Gifford.
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Waco: The Rules of Engagement Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 52 ratings.
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Waco: The Rules of Engagement – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waco: The Rules of Engagement online?
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Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Waco: The Rules of Engagement?
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The main cast of Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997) includes Dan Gifford, Clive Doyle, Jack Harwell, Joseph Penno and Dick J. Reavis. The film was directed by William Gazecki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Waco: The Rules of Engagement released?
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Waco: The Rules of Engagement was released on September 19, 1997 and runs for 2h 16m.
Is Waco: The Rules of Engagement worth watching?
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Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Waco: The Rules of Engagement?
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