Miniseries (1980)
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.
Release date: 1980-04-15
User rating:
5.5 / 10
Director: William A. Graham
Episodes (2):
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1. Episode 1
Release date: 1980-04-15
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2. Episode 2
Release date: 1980-04-16
Cast
Powers Boothe
as Rev. Jim Jones
Ned Beatty
as Rep. Leo Ryan
Irene Cara
as Alice Jefferson
Veronica Cartwright
as Marceline "Marcy" Jones
Rosalind Cash
as Jenny Hammond
Brad Dourif
as David Langtree
Meg Foster
as Jean Richie
Albert Hall
as Otis Jefferson
Linda Haynes
as Karen Bundy
Diane Ladd
as Lynette Jones
Ron O'Neal
as Col. Robles
Randy Quaid
as Clayton Ritchie
Diana Scarwid
as Sheila Langtree
Madge Sinclair
as Mrs. Jefferson
Brenda Vaccaro
as Jane Briggs
Dimitra Arliss
as Sister Fleming
LeVar Burton
as Richard Jefferson
Colleen Dewhurst
as Myrtle Kennedy
Clifton James
as Barber Charlie Amos
James Earl Jones
as Father Divine
Ed Lauter
as Jim Jones, Sr.
John Dukakis
as Jack Daniels
William Dozier
as Mr. Caldwell
Paul Wallace
as Charlie Fishback
Martha B. Knighton
as Mrs. Kruger
Danny Nelson
as Mr. Stevens
Tony King
as Choate
Vivian Edwards
as Mrs. Halperin
Rest of the cast - click here to expand
Michael C. Gwynne - Larry King, David Raynr - Raymond Jefferson, Benji Wilhoite - Young Jim Jones, Ralph Pace - Mr. Hester, Walter M. Elder Sr. - Mr. Holloway, Tony Foster - Joshua, Joe Dorsey - Jake, Georgia Allen - Sister Carmella, Mildred Brown - Sister Crandall, Roy Tatum - Brother Morris, Alvin Pealer - George, Charles Franzen - Phil, Shalee Goble - Becky, Buzzy Hill - Albert, Henry Lide - Mr. Brooks, Bernice Ramsey - Angel, Joel Godard - John Briggs, Meg Brush - Mrs. Briggs, Rita Byrd - Mrs. Manners, Bill Coyne - White Temple Member
Crew - click here to expand
Ernest Tidyman - Teleplay, Charles A. Krause - Book, William A. Graham - Director, Frank Konigsberg - Executive Producer, Sam Manners - Producer, Ernest Tidyman - Producer, Elmer Bernstein - Music, Frank Novak - Costumer, Aaron Stell - Editor, Cloudia Rebar - Set Decoration, Tony de Zarraga - Editor, Walter Scott Herndon - Production Design, Gil Hubbs - Director of Photography