Ticket to Heaven (1981)
In 1979, David joined a cult.
Starring Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek, Meg Foster
Directed by Ralph L. Thomas
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.
Runtime: 108 min.
Rating: 7.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: Canada
Genres: Drama
Keywords: toronto, canada,cult,mind control,brainwashing,religious cult,sleep deprivation,cult deprogrammer
Cast
David
Larry
Ingrid
Ruthie
Linc Strunc
Simon
Lisa
Eric
Mr. Stone
Patrick
Sarah
Morley
Karl
Greg
Dr. Dwyer
Esther
Danny
Bonnie
Paul
Buffy
Sandy
Member of Sharing Group
Member of Sharing Group
Member of Sharing Group
Member of Sharing Group
Member of Sharing Group
Ginny
Gerry
Mrs. Foster
Snoopy
Businessman
Short Order Cook
Airport Bookseller
Nanny at Mansion
Singer at Mansion
Musician
Musician
Musician
Musician
Musician
Musician