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— The Hollywood Reporter
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Leap of Faith is a 1998 action thriller starring [name].
Synopsis[]
In a sprawling, futuristic city, Leap of Faith is a cat and mouse chase around the city. You'll find the characters using their street smarts, parkour abilities, acrobatics, adrenaline, and combat skills to complete their missions. Shot mostly in the upper canopy of the city, the film features exhilarating chases over rooftops, extreme free-running sequences, and breathtaking stunts that blur the line between gravity and determination.
Plot[]
A forame) as Detective Evan or Evangelina Maxwell: Lead Detective.mer military operative, Dylan/Dahlia Archer (name, role), is hired to steal a powerful device called the "Eye," which can control the city's advanced security grid. After successfully completing the mission, he's/she's pursued by elite detective Penelope/Miles Keith (name, role), a parkour expert tasked with bringing him/her in. As the chase unfolds across the city’s towering skyline, they both discover that the true threat lies in the corrupt officials fighting for control of the Eye. Realising they've both been manipulated, they form a reluctant alliance to stop the Eye from falling into dangerous hands. Their mission leads to a final showdown and a big decision.
Cast[]
Main characters[]
- (name) as Dylan or Dahlia Archer: A former military operative who hires him/herself out.
- (name) as Miles or Penelope Keith: A detective with parkour expertise.
Supporting characters[]
- (Name) as Captain Adrian or Adrienne Hale: Keith's superior officer who assigns him/her to track down Archer.
- (Name) as Dante or Dana Shaw: A government official secretly involved in the conspiracy to control the "Eye."
Reception[]
Critical[]
Leap of Faith became a cult classic, especially praised for its innovative action scenes and practical stunts. The contribution the stunt team added to the film was widely recognised, with some reviewers calling it a breakthrough in action choreography.
Awards[]
- Best Visual Effects - Saturn Award nomination
- Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film - Saturn Award
- Best Actor - Saturn Award
Trivia[]
- Leap of Faith was the first time parkour was featured so prominently in a major Hollywood film.
- During the filming of the skyscraper jump, Alex Campion had a close call when one of the safety rigs malfunctioned mid-jump. Fortunately, the backup system worked, and Alex walked away unharmed.
- During filming, Alex Campion was in the early stages of pregnancy but didn't reveal it to anyone until later. Despite performing intense stunts, Alex only slowed down once the pregnancy started progressing more. The production team later joked that the movie should’ve been renamed Leap of Life for Alex's situation!
- Many of the chase scenes were filmed in real city environments, adding a gritty, authentic feel to the film’s urban aesthetic.
- A street performer in the background of a scene unintentionally became part of a major chase sequence. While filming in a busy urban environment, a mime artist, unaware of the camera crew, perfectly reacted to the chaos as the characters sprinted past. The director loved the authenticity of the moment and kept it in the final cut.