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The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996)

The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996)

Drama History TV Movie

A true story that shocked the nation.

Release Date: 1996, May 19
Directors: Roger Young
Countries: United States of America
Production: Victor Television Productions Inc., Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Regan Company, The, Regan Company, The
Cast: Becky Ann Baker, Bob Gunton, Laura Dern, Kirsten Dunst, Ron Perkins, Michael Girardin, Troy Bishop, Robert Harper, Joel Swetow, Bradley Pierce, Nicholas Pryor, Joe Don Baker

Overview:

A mini-series dramatization of the controversial 1992 attack by federal agents on the Idaho home of Randy Weaver, a white seperatist. The ten-day siege, begun over a minor gun charge, resulted in the deaths of Weaver's son, wife and dog, and a U.S. Marshall. The incident caused major public outcry against the FBI and U.S. Marshals.

Keywords:

religion police shootout fbi siege extremist seperatist