Leap of Faith
Real miracles, sensibly priced.
PG-13 1992 · 108 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
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.
Directed by Richard Pearce · Written by Janus Cercone
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John Toles-Bey Titus - A Albertina Walker Lucille
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