7.3Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones · 1980
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980) is a Drama / Crime series directed by Ernest Tidyman, starring Powers Boothe, Ned Beatty, Irene Cara.
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7.3Overview
In the 1960s, Reverend Jim Jones began as an idealist helping minorities and working against racism. After a move to San Francisco and increased power and attention, Jones became focused on his belief in nuclear holocaust, declared himself a prophet, and founded the Peoples Temple. With a loyal following of over 1,000, who donated their entire life savings to him and to join his commune, he moves them to Guyana. When possible crimes come to the attention of the authorities, and once notified that some individuals are being held against their will, an investigation begins. Rather than face the charges, Jones commits suicide, and roughly 900 of his followers do the same.
Cast
Powers Boothe, Ned Beatty, Irene Cara, Veronica Cartwright, Rosalind Cash, Brad Dourif, Meg Foster, Michael C. Gwynne
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What is "Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones" about?
In the 1960s, Reverend Jim Jones began as an idealist helping minorities and working against racism. After a move to San Francisco and increased power and attention, Jones became focused on his belief in nuclear holocaust, declared himself a prophet, and founded the Peoples Temple. With a loyal following of over 1,000, who donated their entire life savings to him and to join his commune, he moves them to Guyana. When possible crimes come to the attention of the authorities, and once notified that some individuals are being held against their will, an investigation begins. Rather than face the charges, Jones commits suicide, and roughly 900 of his followers do the same.
When was "Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones" released?
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones was released in 1980.
Who stars in "Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones"?
The cast includes Powers Boothe, Ned Beatty, Irene Cara, Veronica Cartwright.
