In 1997, thirty-nine members of the American cult known as "Heaven's Gate" committed the largest mass suicide to ever take place on American soil. This is their story.
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The Leader was released on June 5, 2026.
The Leader was directed by Michael J. Gallagher.
The Leader has a runtime of 1h 44m.
The Leader was produced by Jana Gallagher, Michael Wormser, Joel David Moore, Michael J. Gallagher, Max Osswald.
In 1997, thirty-nine members of the American cult known as "Heaven's Gate" committed the largest mass suicide to ever take place on American soil. This is their story.
The key characters in The Leader are Marshall Applewhite (Tim Blake Nelson), Bonnie Nettles (Vera Farmiga), David (Simon Rex).
The Leader is rated R.
The Leader is a Biography, Crime, Thriller film.