Leap of Faith (Original screenplay for the 1992 film) by Pearce, Richard (director); Janus Cercone (screenwriter); Steve Martin, Debra Winger, Lolita Davidovich, Liam Neeson, Philip Seymour Hoffman (starring) - 1992

Beverly Hills, CA: United Talent Agency, 1992. Revised Draft script for the 1992 film, here still noted as "Working Title" on the title page.

Fraudulent Christian faith healer Jonas Nightengale (Steve Martin) makes a living swindling people as his revival meetings with the help of his friend and manager Jane (Debra Winger). When their truck breaks down in Rustwater, a town desperate for rain to save their crops, Jonas decides to hold a revival, leaving it up to the town sheriff, Will Braverman (Liam Neeson), to keep his townspeople from being conned.

Stage magician and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay was brought in as consultant for cons and fauds.

Shot on location in Texas.

Generic United Talent Agency wrappers. Title page present, dated 5/25/92, with credits for screenwriter Janus Cercone, producers Michael Manheim and Daniel Melnick, and director Richard Pearce. 114 leaves, with last page of text numbered 112. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two gold brads.