Elmer Gantry (1960) movie poster

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 …"
ThumbScore
👍 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 94% (RT: 94%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Runtime
2h 26m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (194 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
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
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 194 votes. Critics gave it 94%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

Elmer Gantry is a 1960 drama film directed by Richard Brooks. 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.

The film has been rated by 194 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Elmer Gantry delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Elmer Gantry (1960) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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