Ticket to Heaven (1981)

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Synopsis of Ticket to Heaven

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, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

102 mins

Complete Cast of Ticket to Heaven

Director(s):

Ralph L. Thomas

Writer(s):

Anne Cameron, Ralph L. Thomas

Producer(s):

Ronald I. Cohen, Vivienne Leebosh, Alan Simmonds

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Questionable for Children, Violence, Adult Language)

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

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