Leo J. Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. (May 5, 1925 – November 18, 1978) was an American teacher and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until his assassination during the Jonestown massacre in 1978. Before that, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the state's 27th district.

  • Title: Leo J. Ryan
  • Popularity: 1.039
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1925-05-05
  • Place of Birth: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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  • Also Known As: Rep. Leo Ryan
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Leo J. Ryan Movies

  • 1981
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    The Killing of America
    The Killing of America

    7.2 1981 HD

    A documentary of the decline of America. Featuring footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much, much more.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Chuck Riley

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  • 2006
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    Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
    Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

    7.024 2006 HD

    Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978,...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Claire Janaro

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  • 2008
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    Witness to Jonestown
    Witness to Jonestown

    6.4 2008 HD

    Rare footage shot inside the People's Temple gives an insider's look at the tragic Jonestown Massacre that occurred in Guyana in 1978. Interviews...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Terri Buford

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  • 2018
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    Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre
    Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre

    7 2018 HD

    The story of four women in Jim Jones’ inner circle who helped plan the 1978 Jonestown Massacre, one of the largest murder-suicide events in...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Jim Jones

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  • 2018
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    Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost
    Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost

    6.7 2018 HD

    Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost offers new insights into the Peoples Temple tragedy, exploring lingering questions about Pastor Jim Jones,...

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Chris Connelly

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  • 2023
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    The UnXplained
    The UnXplained

    6.15 2023 HD

    Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists,...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: William Shatner

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  • 2024
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    American Experience
    American Experience

    7.5 2024 HD

    TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast:

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  • 2018
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    The Radical Story of Patty Hearst
    The Radical Story of Patty Hearst

    7.7 2018 HD

    Follow the transformation of Patty Hearst from heiress to terrorist in a saga of privilege, celebrity, politics, media, revolution, and violence....

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Caroline Helander

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  • 2011
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    History's Mysteries
    History's Mysteries

    6.3 2011 HD

    History's Mysteries was an American documentary television series on the History Channel.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Arthur Kent

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  • 2021
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    America's Book of Secrets
    America's Book of Secrets

    7.5 2021 HD

    Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the most legendary monuments and powerful organizations in the United States?...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Lance Reddick

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  • 2023
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    Very Scary People
    Very Scary People

    8.6 2023 HD

    A chronicle of the twisted lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in recent history. Each two-hour episode traces the heinous,...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Donnie Wahlberg

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  • 2021
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    Explained
    Explained

    7.5 2021 HD

    This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast:

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  • 2018
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    Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle
    Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle

    6.6 2018 HD

    Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Jim Jones

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