At the discovery of his ability to work miracles, Juvenal becomes a media sensation, but now he's prone to those who want to exploit him.
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LL Cool J
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| Gina Gershon | ... |
Debra Lusanne
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| Conchata Ferrell | ... |
Virginia Worrel
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| John Doe | ... |
Elwin Worrel
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| Christopher Walken | ... |
Bill Hill
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| Skeet Ulrich | ... |
Juvenal / Charlie Lawson
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| María Celedonio | ... |
Alisha
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| Chris Hogan | ... |
Scruffy Staff Worker
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| Anthony Zerbe | ... |
Father Donahue
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| Bridget Fonda | ... |
Lynn Faulkner
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| William Newman | ... |
Court Clerk
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| Tom Arnold | ... |
August Murray
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| Breckin Meyer | ... |
Greg Czarnicki
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| Matt O'Toole | ... |
Bailiff
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| Richard Fancy | ... |
Judge
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| Tamlyn Tomita | ... |
Prosecutor
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| Don Novello | ... |
Father Navaroli
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| Mason Adams | ... |
Father Nestor
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| Richard Schiff | ... |
Jerry
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| O-Lan Jones | ... |
Bib Overalls
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| Brent Hinkley | ... |
Arnold
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| Paul Mazursky | ... |
Artie
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| Janeane Garofalo | ... |
Kathy Worthington
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| Diana Georger | ... |
Song Leader
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Theo Greenly | ... |
Richie Baker
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| Lolita Davidovich | ... |
Antoinette Baker
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Richard E. Coe | ... |
Roman Governor
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| Julie Condra | ... |
Shelly
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John Gay | ... |
Palsied Man
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Missy Hargraves | ... |
Waitress
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Casey Gray | ... |
Stripper
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| Kate Williamson | ... |
Edith
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| Dennis Burkley | ... |
Hillbilly
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| Rocco Vitalia | ... |
Husband in parking lot (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Schrader | ||
Written by
| Elmore Leonard | ... | (novel) |
| Paul Schrader | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Fida Attieh | ... | producer |
| Lila Cazès | ... | producer |
| Trek Thunder Kelly | ... | associate producer (as Trek T. Kelly) |
| Randolph Pitts | ... | Production Executive |
| Llewellyn Wells | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Dave Grohl | ... | (as David Grohl) |
Cinematography by
| Edward Lachman | ... | (as Ed Lachman) |
Editing by
| Cara Silverman | ||
Editorial Department
| Nathan Easterling | ... | assistant editor (as Nate Easterling) |
| Paul Leonardo Jr. | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Dana B. Wilson | ... | assistant editor: avid |
| Lucyna Wojciechowski | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Mary Vernieu | ||
| Ronnie Yeskel | ||
Production Design by
| David Wasco | ||
Art Direction by
| Daniel Bradford | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sandy Reynolds-Wasco | ||
Costume Design by
| Julie Weiss | ||
Makeup Department
| David Atherton | ... | makeup department head |
| Selina Jayne | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Llewellyn Wells | ... | unit production manager |
| Tania D. Campbell | ... | post-production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Aaron Barsky | ... | first assistant director |
| David Cass Jr. | ... | second assistant director (as David S. Cass Jr.) |
| Robert A. Neft | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| McPherson O. Downs | ... | on set dresser |
| John Felgate | ... | property master |
| Lance Baker Fent | ... | swing gang |
| Jennie Harris | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Wendy Jerde | ... | scenic painter |
| Andrew Laws | ... | assistant art director |
| P.K. MacCarthy | ... | storyboard artist |
| Brian Markey | ... | construction coordinator |
| Sally Reed | ... | swing gang |
| Chris Scher | ... | carpenter |
| Abigail Sheiner | ... | art department coordinator |
| Ramsey Smith | ... | carpenter |
| Andrew Thompson | ... | assistant property master |
| Oscar Thompson | ... | assistant property master |
| Helen Wilson | ... | sewer |
Sound Department
| Steve Borne | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Laurel Bridges | ... | boom operator |
| Evan T. Chen | ... | sound editor |
| Glenfield Payne | ... | sound effects editor |
| Dominick Tavella | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Pawel Wdowczak | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Timothy Huizing | ... | specialty props |
Visual Effects by
| Jennifer Basnyat | ... | title designer / visual effects |
| Michael Ventresco | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Eric Bryson | ... | stunt coordinator (as Erik Bryson) / stunts (as Erik Bryson) |
| John Stoneham Jr. | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Edward Barnes | ... | electrician |
| Bruce Birmelin | ... | still photographer |
| Max Burnett | ... | film loader (as J. Max Burnett) |
| John W. DeBlau | ... | gaffer (as John DeBlau) |
| Paul A. Edwards | ... | camera operator (as Paul Edwards) |
| David French | ... | grip |
| Edward A. Gutentag | ... | assistant camera |
| Jan M. Heyneker | ... | key grip (as Jan Heyneker) |
| Jamie Lagerhausen | ... | best boy grip |
| Leslie Miller | ... | grip |
| Todd Newton | ... | grip |
| Gary A. Williams | ... | dolly grip |
Casting Department
| Alyssa Weisberg | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kimberly Adams-Galligan | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Nigel Boyd | ... | additional costumer |
| Ellen Ryba | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Robert Foulkes | ... | location scout |
| Dan Gorman | ... | location scout |
| Kevin Halloran | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jeanne Fay | ... | music clearance |
| Dave Grohl | ... | music performer (as David Grohl) / music producer (as David Grohl) |
| Shari Johanson | ... | music editor (as Shari Schwartz) |
| Barrett Jones | ... | music performer |
| Alex Steyermark | ... | executive music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mary Mitchel | ... | script supervisor (as Mary M. Patton) |
Transportation Department
| A. Welch Lambeth | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Chris Donahue | ... | technical advisor |
| Katie Eustermann | ... | accounting clerk |
| Missy Eustermann | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Joe 'Medic' Ferraro | ... | set medic |
| Elizabeth Harrison | ... | assistant to producer |
| Eric Mathis | ... | International Sales Agent: Latin America |
| Laurie Morgenthal | ... | power pod technician |
| Michael Ventresco | ... | title designer: main titles |
| Jane Chase Wells | ... | key set production assistant |
| Cynthia Wise | ... | production accountant |
| Kevin Beard | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Steven Belgard | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Lumière International (presents)
- Initial Productions
Distributors
- Angel Films (1997) (theatrical) (Scandinavia)
- Palace Films (1997) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Pathe UK (1998) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Pioneer LDC (1998) (Japan) (theatrical)
- PolyGram Film Distribution (1997) (France) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1997) (United States) (theatrical)
- Vértice 360 (1998) (Spain) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2008) (Canada) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Cine Plus Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- VCL Communications (1997) (Germany) (VHS)
- Vinegar Syndrome (2024) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- RD Negative Cutting (negative cutting)
- Ronnie Yeskel Casting (casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When Juvenal, a presumed miracle worker, appears on the scene Bill Hill attempts to exploit him but his plans go astray with the untimely intervention of August Murray and the developing relationship between Juvenal and Lynn Faulkner.
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $195,236, 17 Feb 1997 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Paul Schrader originally wanted to adapt the Elmore Leonard novel "Rum Punch", but when Quentin Tarantino got the rights and made it Jackie Brown (1997), Schrader decided to use this Leonard novel instead as his next project. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode dated 22 June 1997 (1997). See more » |
| Soundtracks | This Loving Thing (Lynn's Song) See more » |
| Quotes |
Debra Lusanne:
You say you believe in God. You say you don't believe in the Church. the church believes in God. Who's right? Juvenal aka Charlie Lawson: It's not about being right. The Pharisees, they wanted to be right, and they were up to a point. It's about BEING. Being kind. Being patient. Being Loving. Forgiving. Not judging. Drawing out the best in the other. Seeing the presence of Christ in everything and everyone. See more » |