Elmer Gantry
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Burt LancasterElmer Gantry
Jean SimmonsSister Sharon Falconer
Arthur KennedyJim Lefferts
Dean JaggerWilliam L. Morgan
Shirley JonesLulu Bains
Patti PageSister Rachel
Edward AndrewsGeorge F. Babbitt
John McIntireRev. John Pengilly
Hugh MarloweRev. Philip Garrison
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was Elmer Gantry released?
- Elmer Gantry was released on July 7, 1960.
- How long is Elmer Gantry?
- Elmer Gantry has a runtime of 2h 26m.
- Where can I track Elmer Gantry?
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