Ticket to Heaven (1981)

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The "Moonie" cult of the 1970s and '80s has been cited as the principal inspiration for the 1981 Canadian production Ticket to Heaven. Nick Mancuso plays impressionable youth David Kappel, who, after breaking up with his girlfriend, tries to find an emotional balm by joining a religious sect. The first portion of the film details David's indoctrination into the group. The remaining portion concerns the efforts made by his parents to locate their thoroughly brainwashed son. R.H. Thomson dominates the final scenes as a "deprogrammer" hired to shake David out of his religious euphoria. Ticket to Heaven was based on Moonwebs, a novel by Josh Freed. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Nick Mancuso, R.H. Thomson, (more)

Director(s):: Ralph L. Thomas

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Ticket to Heaven

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 102 mins

Complete Cast of Ticket to Heaven

Nick Mancuso - David
Meg Foster - Ingrid
Kim Cattrall - Ruthie
Guy Bond - Eric
Robert Joy - Patrick
Timothy Webber - Greg
Harvey Atkin - Mr. Stone
Marcia Diamond - Esther Kappel
Margot Dionne
Angelo Rizacos - Paul
David Main - Businessman
Les Rubie - Short-Order Cook
Claire Pimpare
Cindy Girling - Buffy

R.H. Thomson - Linc Strunc
Saul Rubinek - Larry
Jennifer Dale - Lisa
Dixie Seatle - Sarah
Stephen Markle - Karl
Paul Soles - Morley Kappel
Patrick Brymer - Dr. Dryer
Michael Zelniker - Danny
Doris Petrie - Mrs. Foster
Christopher Britton - Simon
Gina Dick - Sandy
Michael Wincott - Gerry
Candace O'Connor - Ginny
Brian Leonard

Director(s):: Ralph L. Thomas

Writer(s):: Ralph L. Thomas, Anne Cameron

Producer(s):: Ronald I. Cohen, Alan Simmonds, Vivienne Leebosh

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG(Adult Language, Questionable for Children, Violence)

Ticket to Heaven Awards:

1982 - Genie Awards - Best Editing
1982 - Genie Awards - Best Picture
1982 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actor
1982 - Genie Awards - Best Actor

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	Alan W.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

There were several movies focusing on religious cults that came out around this time. This one is mediocre at best. It just seemed forced and silly at times. The production values, I felt, were in line with those of a TV movie of the week. Some of the acting was weak, although I did like the guy who played the deprogrammer. It's not a bad movie, but it could have been better.

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	Charice G.

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