Series · Crime, Drama
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980)
His sins were unforgivable. His story, unforgettable.
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.
- Creator
- Ernest Tidyman
- Writers
- Charles A. Krause, Ernest Tidyman
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- First aired
- April 15, 1980
- Status
- Ended
Cast
Powers BootheRev. Jim Jones
Ned BeattyRep. Leo Ryan
Irene CaraAlice Jefferson
Veronica CartwrightMarceline "Marcy" Jones
Rosalind CashJenny Hammond
Brad DourifDavid Langtree
Meg FosterJean Richie- Michael C. GwynneLarry King
Albert HallOtis Jefferson
Linda HaynesKaren Bundy
Diane LaddLynette Jones
Ron O'NealCol. Robles
Randy QuaidClayton Ritchie
Diana ScarwidSheila Langtree
Madge SinclairMrs. Jefferson
Brenda VaccaroJane Briggs
Dimitra ArlissSister Fleming
LeVar BurtonRichard Jefferson
Colleen DewhurstMyrtle Kennedy
Clifton JamesBarber Charlie Amos
Episodes
0/2 watched- Episode 11 h 36 min · Apr 15, 1980
- Episode 21 h 36 min · Apr 16, 1980
