Elmer Gantry 1960

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Richard Brooks
Written by: Richard Brooks
Runtime: 146 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …
Cast:
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 
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Also known as:
  • El fuego y la palabra
  • Elmer Gantry - Gott ist im Geschäft