The Leader - Production & Contact Info

The Leader (2026)
Biography, Crime, Thriller

The Leader (2026)

Biography, Crime, Thriller

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.

Director

Michael J. Gallagher

Writer

Michael J. Gallagher

Producers

Jana Gallagher (producer) (as Jana Winternitz) | Michael J. Gallagher (producer) | Joel David Moore (producer) | Matt Murphie (producer) | Michael Wormser (producer)

Composer

Joseph Bishara

Cinematographer

Ben Mullen

Editor

Joel Blacker

Casting

Kathy Campbell (local casting) | Lisa Essary | Katie Kinman (casting associate)

Production Designer

Tye Whipple

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Updated Aug 19, 2025

Release date

2026 (United States)

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52 cast members

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