Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California
Synopsis
Culticide in California explores the grim events surrounding the mass suicide of 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult, led by Marshall Applewhite. This group held strange beliefs tied to the Hale-Bopp Comet. This documentary uses news footage to tell the story of how 39 people could all have such strong beliefs that they would chemically castrate themselves and die in the hope that a passing spaceship would pick them up.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Strauss
- Original Title
- Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Strauss
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James Strauss
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What is Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California about?
Culticide in California explores the grim events surrounding the mass suicide of 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult, led by Marshall Applewhite. This group held strange beliefs tied to the Hale-Bopp Comet. This documentary uses news footage to tell the story of how 39 people could all have such strong beliefs that they would chemically castrate themselves and die in the hope that a passing spaceship would pick them up.
Who directed Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California?
Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California was directed by James Strauss.
Who stars in Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California?
The principal cast of Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California includes Marshall Applewhite.
When was Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California released and how long is it?
Heaven's Gate - Culticide in California was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 45m.