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Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980)

Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

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3h 12m

Biography, Crime, Drama

April 15th, 1980

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Synopsis

In the turbulent 1960s, Reverend Jim Jones emerges as a charismatic idealist, championing the downtrodden and challenging the grip of racism. As his influence swells in San Francisco, his vision darkens—haunted by fears of nuclear apocalypse, he proclaims himself a prophet and establishes the Peoples Temple, drawing over a thousand devoted followers who entrust him with their lives and savings.

Driven by a desire to create a utopian sanctuary, Jones leads his flock deep into the jungles of Guyana, where the veneer of hope masks a growing nightmare. As whispers of abuse and captivity reach the outside world, authorities launch a tense investigation. Cornered by the looming threat of exposure, Jones chooses a chilling final act—ending his own life and compelling nearly 900 of his followers to follow him into an unfathomable tragedy.

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"Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones" (1980 - William A. Graham)

Cast

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
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Directors

William A. Graham
directed by
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Producers

Frank Konigsberg
executive producer
Sam Manners
producer (produced by)
Ernest Tidyman
producer (produced by)
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Writers

Ernest Tidyman
teleplay
Charles A. Krause
book
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Taglines

The shocking true story written in blood!!
His sins were unforgivable. His story, unforgettable.
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...
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Keywords

massacre
mind control
jungle
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

February 14th, 1981 (Belgium) (Flemish speaking region) (part 2)
February 7th, 1981 (Belgium) (Flemish speaking region) (part 1)
April 5th, 1982 (Belgium) (French speaking region) (part 2)
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Alternative Titles

The Mad Messiah
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (original title)
Jim Jones: A Tragédia da Guyana (Brazil)
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Locations

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Dorado, Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Running Times

192 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

The Konigsberg Company
Konigsberg Company

Distribution Companies

Flashback Home Entertainment (Australia)
VCL Communications (Germany)
Video Distributie Nederland B.V. (VDN) Wijchen (Netherlands)
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Other Companies

Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles and opticals)
Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound effects editing)
La Da Productions (music editing)
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