The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996)
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.
Director: Roger Young
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 178 min
Release Date: May 19, 1996
Cast
- Laura Dern - Vicki Weaver
- Randy Quaid - Randy Weaver
- Kirsten Dunst - Sara Weaver
- Darren E. Burrows - Kevin Harris
- G.W. Bailey - Ralph Coulter
- Bradley Pierce - Sammy Weaver
- Gary Graham - Brian Jackson
- August Schellenberg - Indian
- Diane Ladd - Irma Coulter
- Frederick Coffin - FBI Special Agent Doug Wilks
Screenplay
- Lionel Chetwynd
- Jess Walter (Novel)
Music: Patrick Williams
Cinematography: Donald M. Morgan
Editing: Dennis C. Vejar, Benjamin A. Weissman
Production: Victor Television Productions Inc., Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Regan Company, The
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
police, fbi, siege, religion, shootout, extremist, seperatist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Siege at Ruby Ridge?
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge was directed by Roger Young.
- Who stars in The Siege at Ruby Ridge?
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge stars Laura Dern, Randy Quaid, Kirsten Dunst, Darren E. Burrows, G.W. Bailey, Bradley Pierce.
- How long is The Siege at Ruby Ridge?
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge has a runtime of 2h 58m (178 minutes).
- What genre is The Siege at Ruby Ridge?
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Siege at Ruby Ridge produced?
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Siege at Ruby Ridge?
- The themes of The Siege at Ruby Ridge include: Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.