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 …

7.3 /10 194 votes
July 7, 1960 2h 26m Released

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.

Key Information

Director Richard Brooks
Writers Richard Brooks, Sinclair Lewis
Studio United Artists
Rating 7.3/10
Language EN
Budget $3,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Elmer Gantry

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Sister Sharon Falconer

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Jim Lefferts

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

William L. Morgan

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

Lulu Bains

Patti Page

Patti Page

Sister Rachel

Edward Andrews

Edward Andrews

George F. Babbitt

John McIntire

John McIntire

Rev. John Pengilly

Hugh Marlowe

Hugh Marlowe

Rev. Philip Garrison

Joe Maross

Joe Maross

Pete

Philip Ober

Philip Ober

Reverend Planck

Barry Kelley

Barry Kelley

Police Captain Holt

Frequently Asked Questions

Elmer Gantry was released on July 7, 1960.

The runtime of Elmer Gantry is 2h 26m.

Elmer Gantry is a Drama movie.

Elmer Gantry has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Elmer Gantry is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Elmer Gantry was directed by Richard Brooks.

The main cast of Elmer Gantry includes Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy.

Elmer Gantry is originally in English.