The real-life story of the Peoples Temple cult led by Reverend Jim Jones and the events involving its move to Guyana and its eventual mass suicide.
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Title: Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (TV Movie 1980)
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| 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 | |
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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>
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people's temple | mass suicide | no survivors | mind control | brainwashing |Taglines:
He called them his children. He called himself a god. He called them from their country to a jungle, which he called the promised land... See more »Parents Guide:
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At six-feet two inches tell, Powers Boothe is half a foot taller than the real Jim Jones was. See more »Goofs
The guards' AK assault rifles have blank firing adapters attached to the muzzles. See more »Quotes
Rev. Jim Jones: All my children, please come to the pavillion for one last time. Hurry, hurry my children.See more »
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"The film you are about to see is a dramatization of the life of Jim Jones. Born - May 13, 1931 Lynn, Indiana - Died - November 18, 1978, Jonestown, Guyana. This is his story." See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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5 January 1982 (Sweden) See more »Also Known As:
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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.