Ticket to Heaven movie poster

Ticket to Heaven

"In 1979, David joined a cult."

October 9, 1981 1h 48m 6.6/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Ticket to Heaven is a drama film. directed by Ralph L. Thomas.

Starring Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek, and Meg Foster

Synopsis

David is a young man seduced by a religious cult that uses starvation, exhaustion, and brainwashing to mold recruits into money hustling disciples of a messiah-like leader. Chronicles David's chilling transformation into a gaunt, mindless shadow of his former self...and his ultimate salvation when friends and family launch a plan to kidnap and deprogram him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 9, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (11 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Famous Players
  • Canadian Film Development Corporation
  • Ronald Cohen Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ticket to Heaven about?

David is a young man seduced by a religious cult that uses starvation, exhaustion, and brainwashing to mold recruits into money hustling disciples of a messiah-like leader. Chronicles David's chill...

Who directed Ticket to Heaven?

Ticket to Heaven was directed by Ralph L. Thomas.

How long is Ticket to Heaven?

Ticket to Heaven has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was Ticket to Heaven released?

Ticket to Heaven was released on October 9, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ticket to Heaven?

The main cast of Ticket to Heaven includes Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek, Meg Foster, Kim Cattrall, R.H. Thomson.