The Siege at Ruby Ridge
“A true story that shocked the nation.”
Synopsis
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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Trailer: The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-05
Top Cast
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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
Robert Harper
Earl Martens
Lyman Ward
Ross Jones
Bob Gunton
Bo Gritz
Joe Don Baker
Gerry Spence
Tracy Griffith
Gwen Coulter
Nicholas Pryor
Bert Yeager
Hal Landon Jr.
George Millins
Charlie Holliday
Matthew Duncan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Chetwynd, Jess Walter
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Victor Television Productions, Inc., Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Regan Company, The
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Young
Lionel Chetwynd, Jess Walter
Patrick Williams
Donald M. Morgan
Benjamin A. Weissman, Dennis C. Vejar
Judith Regan, Robert F. Phillips, Edgar J. Scherick
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Young
Director
Lionel Chetwynd
Writer
Benjamin A. Weissman
Editor
Dennis C. Vejar
Editor
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Robert F. Phillips
Producer
Steve Buckley
Stunt Coordinator
Faye Sloan
Costume Design
Cary White
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Siege at Ruby Ridge
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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.
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 principal cast of The Siege at Ruby Ridge includes Laura Dern, Randy Quaid, Kirsten Dunst, Darren E. Burrows, G.W. Bailey.
When was The Siege at Ruby Ridge released and how long is it?
The Siege at Ruby Ridge was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Siege at Ruby Ridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Siege at Ruby Ridge was composed by Patrick Williams.
Is The Siege at Ruby Ridge based on a book or true story?
The Siege at Ruby Ridge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jess Walter".