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Elmer Gantry

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 …

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
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1960-07-07
  • Runtime: 146 minutes
  • Rating: 7.3/10 (189 votes)
  • Budget: $3,000,000
  • Revenue: $10,400,000
  • Production Companies: United Artists
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.0506
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

as Elmer Gantry

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

as Sister Sharon Falconer

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

as Jim Lefferts

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

as William L. Morgan

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

as Lulu Bains

Patti Page

Patti Page

as Sister Rachel

Edward Andrews

Edward Andrews

as George F. Babbitt

John McIntire

John McIntire

as Rev. John Pengilly

Hugh Marlowe

Hugh Marlowe

as Rev. Philip Garrison

Joe Maross

Joe Maross

as Pete

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Trailers & Clips

Elmer Gantry (1960) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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Keywords

based on novel or bookcon manfraudkansas, usareligionpreacherreligious hypocrisytraveling salesmanevangelistrevivalismrevival meeting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elmer Gantry?â–Ľ

Elmer Gantry is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1960-07-07.

Who are the main actors in Elmer Gantry?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger, Shirley Jones, .

Where can I watch Elmer Gantry online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Elmer Gantry is available.

Is Elmer Gantry based on a true story?â–Ľ

If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …

What is the IMDb rating of Elmer Gantry?â–Ľ

Elmer Gantry has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 189 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Elmer Gantry?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $3,000,000 and earned $10,400,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Elmer Gantry?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Elmer Gantry filmed?â–Ľ

Elmer Gantry was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Elmer Gantry?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Elmer Gantry is 146 minutes.

Is Elmer Gantry suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Elmer Gantry?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Elmer Gantry.

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