Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1980-04-15
Last Air Date: 1980-04-16
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 2
Created By: Ernest Tidyman
Networks: CBS
Top Cast
- Powers Boothe as Rev. Jim Jones
- Ned Beatty as Rep. Leo Ryan
- Irene Cara as Alice Jefferson
- Veronica Cartwright as Marceline "Marcy" Jones
- Rosalind Cash as Jenny Hammond
- Brad Dourif as David Langtree
- Meg Foster as Jean Richie
- Michael C. Gwynne as Larry King
- Albert Hall as Otis Jefferson
- Linda Haynes as Karen Bundy
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Miniseries (1980)
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.
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
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