Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (TV)
1980 · Movie · 192 min. · United States
Based upon the true story of Jim Jones, a self proclaimed prophet. Jim Jones had a loyal following of about 1000 people, who had donated their entire life savings to him to join his commune. When possible illegal activities came to the attention of the authorities, they started to investigate. Rather that faces the charges, Jim Jones committed suicide, and convinced virtually All of his followers to do the same.
Direction William A. Graham
Cast Powers Boothe · Ned Beatty · Irene Cara · Veronica Cartwright · Rosalind Cash · Brad Dourif · Meg Foster · Michael C. Gwynne · Albert Hall · Linda Haynes · Diane Ladd · Ron O'Neal · Randy Quaid · Diana Scarwid · Madge Sinclair
Soundtrack Elmer Bernstein
Screenplay Ernest Tidyman · Charles A. Krause
Cinematography Gil Hubbs
Original title Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (TV)
4.9
28 votes (FilmAffinity)
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