Fake faith healer Jonas Nightingale is stranded in a small town where he finds he can't fool all of the people all of the time.
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Cast
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| Steve Martin | ... | Jonas | |
| Debra Winger | ... | Jane | |
| Lolita Davidovich | ... | Marva | |
| Liam Neeson | ... | Will | |
| Lukas Haas | ... | Boyd | |
| Meat Loaf | ... | Hoover | |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | Matt | |
| M.C. Gainey | ... | Tiny | |
| LaChanze | ... | Georgette | |
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Delores Hall | ... | Ornella |
| John Toles-Bey | ... | Titus | |
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Albertina Walker | ... | Lucille |
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Ricky Dillard | ... | Ricky |
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Vince Davis | ... | Roger |
| Troy Evans | ... | Dade | |
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Jonas is a fraudulent faith healer, who uses all the tricks in the book to con the people attending his shows. Jonas and his team of helpers, including Jane who is in need of some romance, travel the country stopping at big towns and cities to put on their show. When one of the trucks breaks down in a small town, Jonas is quick to accept the challenge of making money in this town. His other goal is to seduce Marva, a waitress in the town, but she's a hard nut to crack, as is Will, the local sheriff who's determined to expose Jonas as a fraud. Written by Rob Hartill
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Real miracles, sensibly priced. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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18 December 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Der Schein-Heilige See more »Filming Locations:
Building One, Studios at Las Colinas - 6301 North O'Connor Road, Irving, Texas, USA See more »Edit
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$23,369,283Company Credits
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by Art Reynolds and Bunny Hull
Performed by The Angels of Mercy
Produced by George Duke
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2.5 years after the release of the movie, the United States witnessed it's most influential Christian revival event that lasted 5 years in Pensacola, Florida (1995 - 2000). Dubbed the Brownsville Revival, a one week, Tuesday through Saturday event brought in 2.5 million people. See more »Goofs
During the first "healing" sequence, Jonas addresses the woman who needs a job. Meanwhile, his assistants ready another audience member, a blonde woman in a blue dress, at the opposite side of the stage. However, in the next shot, the blonde woman has been replaced by the "gambling man" who Jonas picked out of the audience earlier. See more »Quotes
Jonas: A woman is like a slingshot. The greater the resistance, the further you can get with her.See more »
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During the closing credits, the 'Angels of Mercy' singers are shown singing to a tent full of people (including some of the cast members). See more »Soundtracks
Ready for a Miracleby Art Reynolds and Bunny Hull
Performed by The Angels of Mercy
Produced by George Duke
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This is a fantastic movie, and proof that Steve Martin is more than just a comedian. The movie is well done, with solid character development and great direction. The production really captures the essence of the midwest setting. The gospel music - a joint effort between George Duke and Edwin Hawkins - is also great. The story itself is very thought-provoking and emotional. Contrary to what another reviewer said here, the ending is great and was the perfect climax to a thoughtful story. (How the other reviewer considered the ending to be pointless is beyond me. Oh well, pearls before swine and all that.) Excellent movie!