"Real miracles, sensibly priced."

1992

1h 48m

5.8(218 votes)

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Drama

Romance

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

31 members

Acting

Steve Martin

Jonas Nightengale

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Debra Winger

Jane Larson

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Lolita Davidovich

Marva

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Liam Neeson

Sheriff Will Braverman

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Lukas Haas

Boyd

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Meat Loaf

Hoover

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Philip Seymour Hoffman

Matt

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M.C. Gainey

Tiny

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LaChanze

Georgette

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Delores Hall

Ornella

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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

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Troy Evans

Dade

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Phyllis Somerville

Dolores

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David L. Emmons

Jerry Joe

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Mark Walters

Calvin

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James N. Harrell

Ramsey

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Vernon Grote

Rafe

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Mary Jackson

Emma Schlarp

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Margaret Bowman

Woman with Cherries Hat

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Jennifer Snyder

Glitter Jeans Girl

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Deborah Hope

Glitter Jeans Mother

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Ed Geldart

Brown Jacket (as Ed K. Geldart)

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Marietta Marich

Mrs. Hawkins

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Casey Hammer

Nineteen

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Blue Deckert

Jake

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Jason McGuire

Tough Kid

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Irene Cortez

Woman in Green (uncredited)

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Mark Hanson

Drug Addict (uncredited)

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