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Ticket to Heaven (1981)

PG 108 min  -  Drama  -   9 October 1981 (USA)
6.9
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Ralph L. Thomas

Writers:

Anne Cameron, Josh Freed (novel), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek and Meg Foster
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nick Mancuso ...
David
Saul Rubinek ...
Larry
Meg Foster Meg Foster ...
Ingrid
Kim Cattrall ...
Ruthie
R.H. Thomson R.H. Thomson ...
Linc Strunc
Jennifer Dale ...
Lisa
Guy Boyd ...
Eric
Dixie Seatle Dixie Seatle ...
Sarah
Paul Soles Paul Soles ...
Morley
Harvey Atkin Harvey Atkin ...
Mr. Stone
Robert Joy ...
Patrick
Stephen Markle Stephen Markle ...
Karl
Timothy Webber Timothy Webber ...
Greg
Patrick Brymer Patrick Brymer ...
Dr. Dwyer
Marcia Diamond Marcia Diamond ...
Esther
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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. Written by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment  

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Brainwashing | Cult | Sect | Deprogramming | Camera Shot Of Feet  | See more »

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In 1979, David joined a cult. See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Canada

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Bilet do nieba See more »

Filming Locations:

San Francisco, California, USA See more »

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Budget:

$CAD4,500,000 (estimated)
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Production Co:

Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC), Famous Players, Ronald Cohen Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Harry: My God, it must be something they put in the food.
Eric: No, man, it's what they *don't* put in it, protein. That, and all that chantin' and jumpin' and spacin' out. After awhile, your wiring blows. Women stop gettin' their periods. Guys get cheeks as smooth as the inside o' Sarah Elizabeth Murphy's left thigh.
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