Guyana Tragedy: The Jim Jones Story (1 Viewer)

Bob Hug · Aug 2, 2007

The 1980 telefilm with Powers Boothe as Jim Jones is being released by VCI Entertainment on August 28th. I haven't seen this TV movie since it was first broadcast and remember it to be fairly gripping. Details here:

GUYANA TRAGEDY: THE JIM JONES STORY

streeter · Aug 2, 2007

I thought this was a terrific mini-series. Hopefully it will be complete.

Bob Hug · Aug 2, 2007

VCI claims a running time of 189 minutes, but IMDB.com says it ran 192 minutes so, possibly, there might be something missing. But look at the cast:

Powers Boothe
Ned Beatty
James Earl Jones
Irene Cara
Veronica Cartwright
Rosalind Cash
Brad Dourif
Meg Foster
Diane Ladd
Randy Quaid
Levar Burton
Colleen Dewhurst

Matt Hough · Aug 2, 2007

I was certainly riveted to my TV for the two nights that it ran on CBS. It was very daring for the time. Not sure it will seem quite as bold now as it did then, but it was an exceptional production. Powers Boothe richly deserved the Emmy he won for his performance.

MatthewA · Aug 2, 2007

Possibly only the recaps and previews.

Duane Alford · Aug 2, 2007

I remember when the actual events happened when I was 7. And I remember seeing this when I was in my teens. Great movie, and yeah, Powers Booth was awesome in this movie.

Now if only we can get Murder In The Heartland.

Charles Ellis · Aug 3, 2007

The thing I remember best is that when Emmy time came, there was an actor's strike and Powers Boothe was practically the only actor to accept his Emmy in person that year. He quipped at how after his Emmy appearance he may not have much of a career left. Well, fortunately the industry knew a good joke as Mr. Boothe is still getting juicy roles, as his recent stint on 24 proves.

TravisR · Aug 3, 2007

I loved him on 24 but he was incredible on Deadwood. I think he even managed to top his execllent Jim Jones performance.

Bob Hug · Feb 12, 2008

I wonder if the rights have somehow lapsed on "Guyana Tragedy: The Jim Jones Story" as Alpha Video is showing a February 26th release date for this telefilm. There didn't appear to be any restoration work done on VCI's release and I certainly wouldn't expect it from Alpha.

The Jim Jones Story: The Guyana Tragedy - Drama Classic Movies on DVD (1980) Starring Powers Boothe, Ned Beatty & Irene Cara; Directed by William A. Graham; Alpha Video : OLDIES.com

Mark Talmadge · Feb 12, 2008

I remember buying the VHS version of this event and the whole mess behind Jim Jones always caught my interest. This happened back during my early years of community college and caught my interest of these religious cults.

Powers Booth and James Earl Jones had captivating performances in this event and it's probably one I'll purchase on DVD.

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