
Elmer Gantry(1960)
A charismatic charlatan begins a business — and eventually romantic — relationship with a roadside evangelist to sell religion to 1920s America. Based on Sinclair Lewis' novel of the same name.


“Real miracles, sensibly priced.”
Jonas Nightengale is a fraudulent Christian faith healer who makes a living travelling around America holding revival meetings and conducting 'miracles' with the help of his friend and manager, Jane, and their entourage.

Steve Martin
Jonas Nightengale

Debra Winger
Jane Larson

Lolita Davidovich
Marva

Liam Neeson
Sheriff Will Braverman

Lukas Haas
Boyd

Meat Loaf
Hoover

Philip Seymour Hoffman
Matt

M.C. Gainey
Tiny

LaChanze
Georgette

Delores Hall
Ornella
Leap of Faith is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1992 exploring themes of small town, cheating, kansas, usa, religion, preacher, super power. Directed by Richard Pearce, it stars Steve Martin, Debra Winger, Lolita Davidovich. Jonas Nightengale is a fraudulent Christian faith healer who makes a living travelling around America holding revival meetings and conducting 'miracles' with the help of his friend and manager, Jane, and their entourage.
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