Movie Description
Guyana: Crime of the Century
(1979)Overview
This horrific dramatization of the Guyana tragedy traces the steps of Reverend Jim Jones, a highly charismatic, but profoundly paranoid clergyman, who after years of evangelism and good deeds, begins his own church in the mid-western United States. When Jim Jones becomes increasingly obsessed with the belief that the CIA is "a wicked enemy" who is out to get him, he emigrates with his congregation to Guyana, where he plans to create a utopia. But Jim Jones' utopia consists of a society where he demands his followers turn their minds, bodies and possessions over to him, one that is rife with orgies, physical violence, mental torture, and sexual abuse of children and adults. Ultimately, Jim Jones' paranoia reaches a fevered pitch that culminates in him taking savage action against his own congregation. (VCI Home Video)
Featured Crew
Cast
Rev. James Johnson
Dave Cole
Richard Gable
Dr. Gary Shaw
Congressman Lee O'Brien
Anna Kazan
Susan Ames
Leslie Stevens
Ron Harvey
Oliver Ross
Marilyn Johnson
Cliff Robson
Mike Sheldon
Thomas
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Facts
Original TitleGuyana: Crime of the Century
Status Released
Release Information
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1979-09-20
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 47m
Production CompaniesRe-al productions International,Conacine,Care,Ízaro Films
Genres
- Drama
- Thriller
