The tragicomedy Strength of Faith, whose actors and roles are presented in this article, was released in 1992. The director of the film is Richard Pearce. The main roles were played by Hollywood stars, owners of prestigious film awards.
Plot of the film
Jonas Nightingale - the main character of the film "Strength of Faith". The actor who played this role, starred in several dozen comedies, known as a screenwriter, producer and writer, and in 2014 received an Oscar for his outstanding contribution to cinema. Nightingale earns money by traveling around the country and organizing "religious" shows. His speeches are nothing but fraud, and he makes the main bet in his "business" on the credulity of the public.
One day, Jonas and his assistants find themselves in the city of Rastwater. The truck of the "missionaries" broke down, and fraudsters, taking the opportunity, organize another performance. There are those in the city who doubt the integrity of Nightingale. But there are people for whom the arrival of Jonas is a long-awaited event. So, Boyd, confined to a wheelchair, can only believe in a miraculous recovery. The credulity of people, which so many times helped Nightingale and his retinue, unexpectedly changes his worldview. The awesome power of faith awakens the remnants of conscience, the best human qualities in a cynical businessman.
Actors
Nightingale was played by Steve Martin. Liam Neeson played the role of sheriff in the film "The Power of Faith." The actor played a man who doubts the honesty of the protagonist and is determined to bring the company of "missionaries" to clean water.
The role of Boyd was played by Luca Haas. Other actors in The Forces of Faith: Meath Lawf, Debra Winger, Albertina Walker, Philip Seymour Hoffman. The film also played Lolita Davidovich, known for the films "Defective Detective", "Crossroads", "Bride on Credit", "Dead Silence".
Steve Martin
This artist played the role of a con artist in the film "The Power of Faith." Actors and their photos are presented in the article. Each of them became famous for films of various genres. Steve Martin is the most popular artist, famous for his roles exclusively in comedies.
An outstanding American comedian played 67 roles in the movie, including the main one in the tragicomedy Strength of Faith. The actor made his debut in the short film "The Scattered Waiter". This film was released in 1977 and was nominated for an Oscar. Two years later, Steve Martin acted as a co-author of the script for the comedy "Dukes." The collaboration with Karl Reiner brought great popularity to the actor, in particular shooting in such films of this director as “Brains on one side, ” “All of Me,” “Dead Plaids Don't Wear”.
In the late 80s, Martin wrote a script based on the famous play of Rostan "Cyrano de Bergerac". The film, in which he played the main role, brought him not only the love of the audience, but also the recognition of the Writers Guild of America. Other well-known comedies featuring Steve Martin: Otpechennye scammers, Mistress of the house, Grand Canyon, Father of the Bride. The latter is a remake of Vincent Minnelli's comedy, released in 1950.
Lucas Haas
The actor gained wide popularity in the mid-80s, when the film "Witness" was released. In the thriller, in which the main role was played by Harris Ford, Haas played a boy who became an accidental witness to the brutal massacre of a policeman. In 1986, the young actor participated in the filming of the film "Children of the Sun." Two years later, he played in the films Lady in White and Place on the Table.
Before the role of Bloyd in "The Power of Faith," he became already quite a popular artist. Other paintings with Lucas Haas: "Breakfast for the Champions", "Brick", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Home", "Lincoln".
Debra Winger
This actress was nominated three times for an Oscar. Winger's career began in the early 70's. In 1982, she became famous for her role in the film "Officer and Gentleman." In the same year she played in Spielberg's painting "Alien".
No less famous was the role in the drama "Language of Tenderness." Other films with Debra Winger: "Eagles of Law", "Farewell to Paris", "Country of Shadows".