Elmer Gantry(1960)
“If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …”
Overview
A charismatic charlatan begins a business — and eventually romantic — relationship with a roadside evangelist to sell religion to 1920s America. Based on Sinclair Lewis' novel of the same name.
Director
Richard Brooks
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Elmer Gantry
Jean Simmons
as Sister Sharon Falconer
Arthur Kennedy
as Jim Lefferts
Dean Jagger
as William L. Morgan
Shirley Jones
as Lulu Bains
Patti Page
as Sister Rachel
Edward Andrews
as George F. Babbitt
John McIntire
as Rev. John Pengilly
Hugh Marlowe
as Rev. Philip Garrison
Joe Maross
as Pete
Philip Ober
as Reverend Planck
Barry Kelley
as Police Captain Holt
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
2h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
United Artists
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Where can I watch Elmer Gantry?▼
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What is Elmer Gantry about?▼
A charismatic charlatan begins a business — and eventually romantic — relationship with a roadside evangelist to sell religion to 1920s America. Based on Sinclair Lewis' novel of the same name.
Who directed Elmer Gantry?▼
Elmer Gantry was directed by Richard Brooks and released in 1960. It is a drama film.
How long is Elmer Gantry?▼
Elmer Gantry has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
Who stars in Elmer Gantry?▼
The cast of Elmer Gantry includes Burt Lancaster as Elmer Gantry, Jean Simmons as Sister Sharon Falconer, Arthur Kennedy as Jim Lefferts, Dean Jagger as William L. Morgan, Shirley Jones as Lulu Bains and more.
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