Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

Name: Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Released: 1980
Rating: 61.03
Cast: Randy Quaid, Brad Dourif, Veronica Cartwright, James Earl Jones, Albert Hall

1980

Drama

TV Movie

3h 12m

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. (imdb)

Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

1980

Drama

TV Movie

3h 12m

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BillyShears

Rated 30 Nov 2021

You're gonna have to give him a moment, son. Jim Jones has to think about his entire life before he commits mass murder.

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buffratings

Rated 20 Jul 2017

Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones is a well-made biographical account of the infamous cult leader, and features a harrowing performance from Powers Boothe.

Rated 20 Jul 2017

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el Cinefilo

Rated 29 Jan 2016

This film might be a chilling,terrifying and yet true account of Jim Jone's life but it feels way too long. I totally agree with the Time article which says:"There really is no point in recounting the minutiae of a madman's life if, after four hours, it is still impossible to understand how Jones became a sex-and-drug-crazed megalomaniac or why his misfit followers so easily accepted his larcenous and sadistic behavior." Maybe I will watch the Sacrament sometime soon.

Rated 29 Jan 2016

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aarona1c

Rated 25 Jan 2008

A chilling and accurate account of what happens when a cult gets out of control. I had a memorable nightmare after having watched this movie back when I was a kid. I still think fondly of this TV-movie for this reason.

Rated 25 Jan 2008

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