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Elmer Gantry
If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …
If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was ...
Drama - 1960
Elmer Gantry
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7.8
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When hedonistic but charming con man Elmer Gantry meets the beautiful Sister Sharon Falconer, a roadside revivalist, he feigns piousness to join her act as a passionate preacher. The two make a successful onstage pair, and their chemistry extends to romance. Both the show and their relationship are threatened, however, when one of Gantry's ex-lovers decides that she has a score to settle with the charismatic performer.
Director:
,
Richard Brooks
Cast:
,
Hugh Marlowe
,
Arthur Kennedy
,
Burt Lancaster
,
Jean Simmons
,
Dean Jagger
,
Edward Andrews
,
John McIntire
,
Shirley Jones
,
Patti Page

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Rated:
Approved
Runtime:
146 min
Release date:
7 Jul 1960
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$3,000,000
Revenue:
$10,400,000
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. 11 wins & 14 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
The briskly paced drama of a religious opportunist, his colleagues and his times utilizes the tools of the motion picture in expert fashion.
– A.H. Weiler,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
fresh:
With a host of fine performances, and a strong sense of period and place conveyed by John Alton's lush camerawork, there's still plenty to enjoy.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
rotten:
Brooks was the ultimate vulgarizer of serious literature.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
8 Apr 2008
fresh:
Brooks honors the spirit of Lewis' cynical commentary on circus-type primitive exhortation with pictorial imagery that is always pungent. He also has written dialog that is frank and biting.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
8 Apr 2008
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