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

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Release Date: Jun 1, 1993 Wide

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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 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,

R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Drama

Directed By: Dick Lowry

Written By: Phil Penningroth

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1993 Wide

On DVD: Nov 17, 1993

Republic Pictures Home Video

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"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

September 20, 2002 Comment

Clint Morris

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For a TV movie, this is a good one. Made during the Waco siege, we only find out the fate of the victims in writing at the end. This may or may not be a down point. This accurate account of the tragic events as well as a rather good portrayal of David Koresh by Tim Daly and a not unexciting gunfight means that this

January 18, 2008