Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Powers Boothe | ... | Rev. Jim Jones | |
Ned Beatty | ... | Rep. Leo Ryan | |
Irene Cara | ... | Alice Jefferson | |
Veronica Cartwright | ... | Marceline 'Marcy' Jones | |
Rosalind Cash | ... | Jenny Hammond | |
Brad Dourif | ... | David Langtree | |
Meg Foster | ... | Jean Richie | |
Michael C. Gwynne | ... | Larry King | |
Albert Hall | ... | Otis Jefferson | |
Linda Haynes | ... | Karen Bundy | |
Diane Ladd | ... | Lynette Jones | |
Ron O'Neal | ... | Col. Robles | |
Randy Quaid | ... | Clayton Ritchie | |
Diana Scarwid | ... | Sheila Langtree | |
Madge Sinclair | ... | Mrs. Jefferson |
Based upon the real life story of Reverend Jim Jones, a self-proclaimed prophet who founded the Peoples Temple. In the 1960s, he began as an idealist helping minorities and working against racism. After a move to San Francisco and increased power and attention, Jim Jones became focused on his belief in nuclear holocaust. He had a loyal following of over 1000 people, who had donated their entire life savings to him and to join his commune, before moving them to Guyana. When possible illegal activities came to the attention of the authorities, and once notified that some individuals are being held against their will, they began to investigate. Rather than face the charges against him, Jones committed suicide, and convinced virtually most of his followers to do the same. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
Powers Boothe turns in a stellar performance as 1970's cult figure Jim Jones of the Peoples Temple. Jones physical likeness to Jones is uncanny and the story is acted out chillingly. The movie keeps you riveted and is a must see for anyone. check it out.