Guyana: Crime of the Century (1979)
The movie that dares to tell the truth behind the most shocking crime of the century!
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)
Cast
- Stuart Whitman - Rev. James Johnson
- John Ireland - Dave Cole
- Joseph Cotten - Richard Gable
- Bradford Dillman - Dr. Gary Shaw
- Gene Barry - Congressman Lee O'Brien
- Jennifer Ashley - Anna Kazan
- Yvonne De Carlo - Susan Ames
- Nadiuska - Leslie Stevens
- Tony Young - Ron Harvey
- Robert DoQui - Oliver Ross
Screenplay
- René Cardona Jr. (Screenplay)
- Carlos Valdemar (Screenplay)
Keywords
cult, historical figure
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Guyana: Crime of the Century about?
- 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)
- Who directed Guyana: Crime of the Century?
- Guyana: Crime of the Century was directed by René Cardona Jr..
- Who stars in Guyana: Crime of the Century?
- Guyana: Crime of the Century stars Stuart Whitman, John Ireland, Joseph Cotten, Bradford Dillman, Gene Barry, Jennifer Ashley.
- How long is Guyana: Crime of the Century?
- Guyana: Crime of the Century has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Guyana: Crime of the Century?
- Guyana: Crime of the Century is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Guyana: Crime of the Century produced?
- Guyana: Crime of the Century was produced in Mexico, Panama, Spain.