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 …"
Originally released in 1960. Elmer Gantry is a drama film. directed by Richard Brooks. With a runtime of 2h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, and Arthur Kennedy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
2h 26m
146 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (191 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.4M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Elmer Gantry
Jean Simmons
as Sister Sharon Falconer
Arthur Kennedy
as Jim Lefferts
Dean Jagger
as William L. Morgan
Shirley Jones
as Lulu Bains
Patti Page
as Sister Rachel
Edward Andrews
as George F. Babbitt
John McIntire
as Rev. John Pengilly
Hugh Marlowe
as Rev. Philip Garrison
Joe Maross
as Pete
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,400,000
Production Companies
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed Elmer Gantry?
Elmer Gantry was directed by Richard Brooks.
How long is Elmer Gantry?
Elmer Gantry has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
When was Elmer Gantry released?
Elmer Gantry was released on July 7, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elmer Gantry?
The main cast of Elmer Gantry includes Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger, Shirley Jones.
Is Elmer Gantry worth watching?
Elmer Gantry has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 191 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.