Fall From Grace (1990): Cast & Plot
Fall From Grace is a 1990 historical drama directed by Karen Arthur, starring Kevin Spacey as Jim Bakker, Bernadette Peters and Annie Wood. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Karen Arthur
- Original language
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English - Studio
- NBC Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fall From Grace About?
The premise of Fall From Grace without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1980s, televangelist Jim Bakker builds a massive religious empire, creating the Heritage Village theme park and expanding the PTL ministry he launched in 1987. The empire unravels when PTL is forced out, stripping Bakker of his holdings and sparking a high‑profile scandal.
Fall From Grace Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- televangelist
- prescription drug addiction
- prescription drug abuse
- religion
- scandal
- fundamentalism
- preacher
- based on true story
Fall From Grace Cast & Characters
Kevin Spacey leads the cast as Jim Bakker, with Bernadette Peters as Tammy Faye Bakker and Annie Wood as Jessica Hahn. Directed by Karen Arthur; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Karen Arthur
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Kevin Spacey as Jim Bakker -
Bernadette Peters as Tammy Faye Bakker - Annie Wood as Jessica Hahn
- John McLiam as Rev. Aubrey Sara
Also Starring in Fall From Grace
· 29 more- Richard Herd Richard Dortch
- Richard Paul Rev. Jerry Fallwell
- Beth Grant Paulene
- John Evans Security Guard
- Annabelle Weenick Seamstress
- Stuart Nisbet Doctor
- Randy Crowder TV Director
- Jon Lindstrom Brian
- Duane Grey Announcer
- Rod Britt Finance Executive
- Robert Broyles Construction Foreman
- Mark Davenport Real Estate Man
- Jean Speegle Howard Leota Doyle
- Travis Swords Patrick
- Charles C. Stevenson Jr. Amory Doyle
- Jean Kasem Palm Springs Realtor
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- Bob McLean Don Zachary
- John Petlock Technical Engineer
- Susan Ware Newswoman
- Keith Joe Dick Cowboy
- Justin Lord P.T.L. Club Director
- Steven Barr Bodyguard #1
- J. Michael Flynn Bakker's Attorney
- Daniel Trent Bodyguard #2
- T.V. Reeves Taller Man
- Charles McDaniel Gruff Attorney
- Mary Ann Gibson Jim's Secretary
- Todd Larson Jamie Charles
- Gina Vinaccia Tammy Sue
Fall From Grace Plot Summary
What happens in Fall From Grace from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 1980s, televangelist Jim Bakker [Kevin Spacey] and his wife Tammy [Bernadette Peters] embark on a bold expansion of their PTL Club ministry by launching a village-style resort with an amusement park, christened Heritage USA. What begins as a grand vision to broaden their reach soon collides with intense scrutiny as a wave of investigations closes in on the couple. The probe shines a harsh light on alleged misconduct, including Jim’s affair with Jessica Hahn, a scandal tied to the church secretary, which becomes a focal point of national headlines. Annie Wood appears in the role behind the scandal, adding a stark layer of real-life notoriety to the story.
Full summary
The whole story of Fall From Grace, scene by scene
Fall From Grace Also Known As
Also known as “Kegyvesztettek”.
- Also known as
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- Kegyvesztettek
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Fall From Grace FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fall From Grace, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fall From Grace?
Fall From Grace runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Fall From Grace released?
Fall From Grace was released on April 29, 1990.
Who directed Fall From Grace?
Fall From Grace was directed by Karen Arthur.
More films by Karen Arthur Who is in the cast of Fall From Grace?
Fall From Grace stars Kevin Spacey as Jim Bakker, Bernadette Peters as Tammy Faye Bakker and Annie Wood as Jessica Hahn, among 33 credited actors.
Does Fall From Grace have a post-credit scene?
No. Fall From Grace has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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