Ticket to Heaven
“In 1979, David joined a cult.”
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.
Top Cast
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Nick Mancuso
David
Saul Rubinek
Larry
Meg Foster
Ingrid
Kim Cattrall
Ruthie
R.H. Thomson
Linc Strunc
Chris Britton
Simon
Jennifer Dale
Lisa
Guy Boyd
Eric
Harvey Atkin
Mr. Stone
Robert Joy
Patrick
Dixie Seatle
Sarah
Paul Soles
Morley
Stephen Markle
Karl
Timothy Webber
Greg
Patrick Brymer
Dr. Dwyer
Marcia Diamond
Esther
Michael Zelniker
Danny
Denise Naples
Bonnie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph L. Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Cameron, Ralph L. Thomas, Josh Freed
- Original Score
- Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe
- Original Title
- Ticket to Heaven
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Ronald Cohen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph L. Thomas
Anne Cameron, Ralph L. Thomas, Josh Freed
Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe
Richard Leiterman
Ron Wisman
Vivienne Leebosh, Ronald I. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph L. Thomas
Director
Anne Cameron
Writer
Ralph L. Thomas
Writer
Vivienne Leebosh
Producer
Susan Longmire
Production Design
Linda Kemp
Costume Design
Ron Wisman
Editor
Maribeth Solomon
Original Music Composer
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Micky Erbe
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ticket to Heaven
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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 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.
Who directed Ticket to Heaven?
Ticket to Heaven was directed by Ralph L. Thomas.
Who stars in Ticket to Heaven?
The principal cast of Ticket to Heaven includes Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek, Meg Foster, Kim Cattrall, R.H. Thomson.
When was Ticket to Heaven released and how long is it?
Ticket to Heaven was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Ticket to Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ticket to Heaven was composed by Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe.
Is Ticket to Heaven based on a book or true story?
Ticket to Heaven is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Josh Freed".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ticket to Heaven?
Ticket to Heaven holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).