In The Line Of Duty: Ambush In Waco (1993)

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This made-for-television drama first aired on NBC and was made shortly after the tragic stand-off in Waco, Texas when a conflict between the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and a group of cultist led by charismatic leader and self-proclaimed messiah David Koresh turned into a bloody… More This made-for-television drama first aired on NBC and was made shortly after the tragic stand-off in Waco, Texas when a conflict between the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and a group of cultist led by charismatic leader and self-proclaimed messiah David Koresh turned into a bloody battle that left the believers' compound burned and many dead. Soon after the dust settled, investigations revealed that the bloodshed may have been unnecessary. Filmed on location, near Tulsa, Oklahoma, the film recounts events before, during and after the catastrophe. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By: Dick Lowry
Written By: Phil Penningroth
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1993 Wide
On DVD: Nov 17, 1993
Studio: Republic Pictures Home Video

Critic Reviews

Clint Morris, Moviehole
"Ambush in Waco" borderlines on being pro-"law enforcement" propaganda but for the most part it's a compelling couple of hours of Television giving you a little more insight into one of today's worst tragedies. Tim Daly (TV's Wings) is excellent as Koresh

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Cast

            Tim Daly as David Koresh

            Dan Lauria as Bob Blanchard

            William O'Leary as Adrian

            Neal McDonough as Jason

            Lewis Smith as Robert Williams

            Marley Shelton as Laura

            Jeff Allin as Tribble

            Julie Ariola
            
            Kent Broadhurst as Cole

            Cara Buono
            
            Carlease Burke as Lizabeth

            Miriam Byrd-Nethery as Harriet

            Gordon Clapp
            
            Darryl Cox as Clerk

            Clu Gulager as McLennan County Sheriff

            Kris Kamm
            
            T.J. Kennedy as Editor

            Stephen Mailer
            
            Richard McGonagle
            
            Glenn Morshower as Conway LeBleu

            Debra Jo Rupp
            
            Milt Tarver as Cameron

            Greg Wilson as Reporter

            Geoffrey Rivas as Luis

            Heather McAdam
            
            Jeri Ryan
            
            Anne Gee Byrd as Sue Llamas

            Alana Austin as Betsy

            Brent Anderson as Stan

            Susanna Thompson as Meg

            Juan A. Riojas as Hector

            David Cook (XXII) as Adventist Minister

            Timothy Daly
            
            David Cook (IV)
            
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