Waco 

The FBI and ATF seize religious leader David Koresh's Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in the spring of 1993.

Creators:

Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle

Stars:

Michael Shannon, Taylor Kitsch, Andrea Riseborough

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael Shannon	...	Gary Noesner 6 episodes, 2018
Taylor Kitsch	...	David Koresh 6 episodes, 2018
Andrea Riseborough	...	Judy Schneider 6 episodes, 2018
Paul Sparks	...	Steve Schneider 6 episodes, 2018
Rory Culkin	...	David Thibodeau 6 episodes, 2018
Shea Whigham	...	Mitch Decker 6 episodes, 2018
Melissa Benoist	...	Rachel Koresh 6 episodes, 2018
Julia Garner	...	Michele Jones 6 episodes, 2018
Demore Barnes	...	Wayne Martin 6 episodes, 2018
Vivien Lyra Blair	...	Serenity / ... 6 episodes, 2018
J.B. Tuttle	...	Davey Jones 6 episodes, 2018
Duncan Joiner	...	Cyrus 6 episodes, 2018
Camryn Manheim	...	Balenda Thibodeau 5 episodes, 2018
Annika Marks	...	Kathy Schroeder 5 episodes, 2018
Tait Fletcher	...	Brad Branch 5 episodes, 2018
Glenn Fleshler	...	Tony Prince 4 episodes, 2018
Eric Lange	...	Ron Engelman 4 episodes, 2018
Michael Hyland	...	Walter Graves 4 episodes, 2018
Darcel Danielle	...	Sheila Martin 4 episodes, 2018
Cayen Martin	...	Jamie Martin 4 episodes, 2018
Rich Ting	...	Lon Horiuchi / ... 3 episodes, 2018
John Leguizamo	...	Jacob Vazquez 3 episodes, 2018
Christopher Stanley	...	Edward Wiggins 3 episodes, 2018
Andy Umberger	...	Perry Jones 3 episodes, 2018
Stephanie Kurtzuba	...	Carol Noesner 3 episodes, 2018
Blaire Chandler	...	Bonnie Sue Halderman 3 episodes, 2018
Eli Goodman	...	Barry Skinner 3 episodes, 2018
Ryan Jason Cook	...	Derek Ludlow 3 episodes, 2018
Kimberly Kiegel	...	Catherine Matteson 3 episodes, 2018
Kimberly Bigsby	...	Jaydean Wendell 3 episodes, 2018
Kenneth Miller	...	Mike Schroeder 3 episodes, 2018
Steven Culp	...	Peter Hardwick 2 episodes, 2018
Ralph Alderman	...	Sheriff Harwell 2 episodes, 2018
Matthew Page	...	Nate Madrono 2 episodes, 2018
Isabella Corlew	...	Leona Wendell 2 episodes, 2018
Ewan Simpson	...	Danny Schroeder 2 episodes, 2018
David Grant Wright	...	Professor Tabor 2 episodes, 2018
Jackamoe Buzzell	...	ATF Agent 2 episodes, 2018

Storyline

The FBI and ATF seize religious leader David Koresh's Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in the spring of 1993.

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Plot Keywords:

year 1993 | true crime | cult | waco texas | atf | 

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Taglines:

Based on the true story that shocked the world

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | History | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

In addition to airing on the Paramount Network, episodes of the miniseries were simulcast on CMT.

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Goofs

The terrain around Mount Carmel is much too arid and treeless to pass for Central Texas in the spring. This is obvious when vintage footage of the actual raid is shown. The film set was built in the New Mexico desert near Santa Fe.

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Quotes

[from trailer]
David Koresh: You've looked to me to be your leader. To guide you on this journey. But I'm no leader. I'm a follower, just like you. God has instructed me to stay here and wait for His sign. This is our time to prove through suffering that we are worthy of the miracle that's to come. The Kingdom of Heaven is coming, I promise you.

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Connections

Referenced in Coffee with Scott Adams: Talking About Fake Kim Jong-un, Treason, Waco and Coronavirus (2020)

User Reviews

Disturbing

I found the accounts of what happen in this film very disturbing and upset me that our federal government can do the horrendous things they done on American soil.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 January 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Waco

Filming Locations:

Santa Fe Studios, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brothers Dowdle Productions, World Wonder Ring Stardom

Technical Specs

Runtime:

292 min (entire series)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD