Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Seen it?1980 | 1 seasons | 94 min | Drama, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Breaking Bad or Oz, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Ernest Tidyman
- 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