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 …
Director: Richard Brooks
|Writers: Sinclair Lewis, Richard Brooks
|Stars: Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy
Rating:
★ 7.3/10 (206 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre:
Drama
Duration:
2h 26m
Language:
EN
Release Date:
Jul 7, 1960
Country:
United States of America
Director:
Richard Brooks
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Elmer Gantry |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 7, 1960 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, religion, religious hypocrisy, con man, fraud, preacher, kansas, usa, evangelist, traveling salesman, revivalism, revival meeting |
FAQ
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.
When was Elmer Gantry released?
Elmer Gantry was released on Jul 7, 1960 (status: Released).
Who directed Elmer Gantry?
Richard Brooks directed Elmer Gantry.
What is the TMDB rating of Elmer Gantry?
Elmer Gantry has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 206 votes.