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The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996)

1996-05-19 · 2h 58m · EN
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A true story that shocked the nation.

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.

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Roger YoungDirectorLionel ChetwyndWriter

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Laura DernLaura DernVicki WeaverRandy QuaidRandy QuaidRandy WeaverKirsten DunstKirsten DunstSara WeaverDarren E. BurrowsDarren E. BurrowsKevin HarrisG.W. BaileyG.W. BaileyRalph CoulterBradley PierceBradley PierceSammy WeaverTracy GriffithTracy GriffithGwen CoulterGary GrahamGary GrahamBrian JacksonAugust SchellenbergAugust SchellenbergIndianHal Landon Jr.Hal Landon Jr.George MillinsDiane LaddDiane LaddIrma CoulterFrederick CoffinFrederick CoffinFBI Special Agent Doug Wilks

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PoliceReligionSiegeShootoutFbiControversialExtremistSeperatist

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityPolice · Religion · SiegeDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference172474Actor preference57895 · 113717 · 22112

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What is The Siege at Ruby Ridge about?

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.

How long is The Siege at Ruby Ridge?

The Siege at Ruby Ridge has a runtime of 178 minutes.