Jonas Nightengale is a phony Christian faith healer who makes a fortune by hosting revival meetings and performing'miracles' around the United States with the help of his friend and manager, Jane, and their entourage. In Rustwater, one of their vehicles breaks down, and the village desperately needs rain to save its crops. Jonas decides to conduct a revival meeting in the town while he waits for spare components. Will Braverman, the local sheriff, is skeptical and tries to protect his town and its citizens from being duped. Boyd, a crippled local youngster, believes Jonas can help him regain his mobility. Jonas' faith and misgivings are tested by the events at Rustwater.
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Jonas Nightengale is a phony Christian faith healer who makes a fortune by hosting revival meetings and performing'miracles' around the United States with the help of his friend and manager, Jane, and their entourage. In Rustwater, one of their vehicles breaks down, and the village desperately needs rain to save its crops. Jonas decides to conduct a revival meeting in the town while he waits for spare components. Will Braverman, the local sheriff, is skeptical and tries to protect his town and its citizens from being duped. Boyd, a crippled local youngster, believes Jonas can help him regain his mobility. Jonas' faith and misgivings are tested by the events at Rustwater.
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