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The Lord of the Universe (1974) Online

The Lord of the Universe (1974) Online
Original Title :
The Lord of the Universe
Genre :
Movie / Documentary
Year :
1974
Directror :
David R. Loxton
Cast :
Prem Rawat,Rennie Davis,Pat Halley
Budget :
$30,000
Type :
Movie
Time :
58min
Rating :
7.6/10
The Lord of the Universe (1974) Online

This doc by video pioneers TVTV examines Guru Maharaj Ji, 16-year-old leader of a cult-like new age group, known to his followers as Lord of the Universe. The 1974 gathering at Houston's Astrodome features Rennie Davis and Abbie Hoffman.
Credited cast:
Prem Rawat Prem Rawat - Himself (as Guru Maharaj Ji)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rennie Davis Rennie Davis - Himself
Pat Halley Pat Halley - Himself
Abbie Hoffman Abbie Hoffman - Himself
Bal Bhagwan Ji Bal Bhagwan Ji - Himself - Brother of Guru Maharaj Ji
Bhole Ji Bhole Ji - Himself - Brother of Guru Maharaj Ji
Mahatma Ji Mahatma Ji - Himself
Mata Ji Mata Ji - Herself - Mother of Guru Maharaj Ji

This was the first national television documentary to be made with portable video recording devices.

Shortly after his interview, Abbie Hoffman went into hiding for several years.

Awarded the Alfred I. du Pont/Columbia University Award in Broadcast Journalism, 1974.