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 …

7.25%

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1960-07-07

Drama

Runtime: 146 minutes

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.

Featured Crew

Bernard Smith

Producer

Richard Brooks

Director