

Guyana: Crime of the Century
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)
TMDB
5.0/10
18 votes
IMDb
5.5/10
612 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- $3,798,102
- Language
- English
- cult
- historical figure
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Where to watch
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Awards & recognition
- Total nominations
- 1
- 1 nomination total
Awards data for Guyana: Crime of the Century provided by OMDb.
Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalR25 Jan 1980
FranceFR
- Theatrical12Visa CNC 5147611 Jun 1980
MexicoMX
- Theatrical20 Sept 1979
SpainES
- Theatrical1825 Feb 1980
Frequently asked questions
- When was Guyana: Crime of the Century released?
- Guyana: Crime of the Century was released on 20 September 1979.
- Where can I watch Guyana: Crime of the Century online?
- Guyana: Crime of the Century is available on FlixFling in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Guyana: Crime of the Century?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Guyana: Crime of the Century is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Guyana: Crime of the Century?
- Guyana: Crime of the Century holds a 5.0/10 audience score from 18 votes, and an IMDb rating of 5.5/10.
- Who directed Guyana: Crime of the Century?
- Guyana: Crime of the Century (1979) was directed by René Cardona Jr..
- How long is Guyana: Crime of the Century?
- Guyana: Crime of the Century runs for 1h 47m.












