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Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

TV Series 1980 TMDB 7.3/10 Ended

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.

Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones is a TV series first shown in 1980. TMDB lists 1 season and 2 episodes for this title. Status: Ended. Genres: Drama, Crime. TMDB score 7.3/10 from 22 votes.

1Seasons
2Episodes
94mEpisode runtime
22TMDB votes

Title details

Type
TV Series
Original title
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Release year
1980
First air date
April 15, 1980
Last air date
April 16, 1980
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Episode runtime
94 minutes
Genres
Drama, Crime
Networks
CBS
Production companies
The Königsberg Company
Director
William A. Graham
TMDB rating
7.3/10 (22 votes)
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Official trailer

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

Seasons

S1 Miniseries · 1980 2 ep

Cast

Powers Boothe

Powers Boothe

Rev. Jim Jones

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Rep. Leo Ryan

Irene Cara

Irene Cara

Alice Jefferson

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Marceline "Marcy" Jones

Rosalind Cash

Rosalind Cash

Jenny Hammond

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

David Langtree

Meg Foster

Meg Foster

Jean Richie

M

Michael C. Gwynne

Larry King

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

Otis Jefferson

Linda Haynes

Linda Haynes

Karen Bundy

Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd

Lynette Jones

Ron O'Neal

Ron O'Neal

Col. Robles

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Clayton Ritchie

Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwid

Sheila Langtree

Madge Sinclair

Madge Sinclair

Mrs. Jefferson

Brenda Vaccaro

Brenda Vaccaro

Jane Briggs

Dimitra Arliss

Dimitra Arliss

Sister Fleming

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

Richard Jefferson

Characters

  • Rev. Jim Jones voiced by Powers Boothe
  • Rep. Leo Ryan voiced by Ned Beatty
  • Alice Jefferson voiced by Irene Cara
  • Marceline "Marcy" Jones voiced by Veronica Cartwright
  • Jenny Hammond voiced by Rosalind Cash
  • David Langtree voiced by Brad Dourif
  • Jean Richie voiced by Meg Foster
  • Larry King voiced by Michael C. Gwynne
  • Otis Jefferson voiced by Albert Hall
  • Karen Bundy voiced by Linda Haynes
  • Lynette Jones voiced by Diane Ladd
  • Col. Robles voiced by Ron O'Neal
  • Clayton Ritchie voiced by Randy Quaid
  • Sheila Langtree voiced by Diana Scarwid
  • Mrs. Jefferson voiced by Madge Sinclair
  • Jane Briggs voiced by Brenda Vaccaro
  • Sister Fleming voiced by Dimitra Arliss
  • Richard Jefferson voiced by LeVar Burton

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