Waco: The Rules of Engagement
1997, English. Directed by William Gazecki.
The shocking truth revealed!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- William GazeckiDirector
- Dan GiffordNarrator (voice)
- Clive DoyleSelf - Branch Davidian
- Jack HarwellSelf - Sheriff
- Joseph PennoSelf - Former Chief, Houston Fire Department
- Dick J. ReavisSelf - Author
- James D. TaborSelf - Biblical Scholar
- David ThibodeauSelf - Branch Davidian
- Joe BidenSelf - U.S. Senate (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Sonny BonoSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Howard CobleSelf - U.S. Congress (archive footage) (uncredited)
- John ConyersSelf - U.S. Congress (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Graeme CraddockSelf - Branch Davidian (archive footage) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 September 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Gazecki, Dan Gifford
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Waco: The Rules of Engagement: quick answers
Is Waco: The Rules of Engagement worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Waco: The Rules of Engagement?
Waco: The Rules of Engagement runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does Waco: The Rules of Engagement have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Waco: The Rules of Engagement. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Waco: The Rules of Engagement parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Waco: The Rules of Engagement on?
Waco: The Rules of Engagement isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Waco: The Rules of Engagement?
If you liked Waco: The Rules of Engagement, try S4: The Bob Lazar Story, Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste, Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple.
Who directed Waco: The Rules of Engagement?
Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997) was directed by William Gazecki and stars Dan Gifford, Clive Doyle, Jack Harwell.