Still from Elmer Gantry — Elmer Gantry (1960) — Richard BrooksPhotographed by John Alton

Richard Brooks

Elmer Gantry

Name: Elmer Gantry
Genre: Drama
Released: 1960
Duration: 146 min

English / 1960 / 2h 26m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

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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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorRichard Brooks

WriterRichard Brooks

CinematographerJohn Alton

Composer

Cast

Burt Lancasteras Elmer Gantry

Jean Simmonsas Sister Sharon Falconer

Arthur Kennedyas Jim Lefferts

Dean Jaggeras William L. Morgan

Shirley Jonesas Lulu Bains

Patti Pageas Sister Rachel

Edward Andrewsas George F. Babbitt

John McIntireas Rev. John Pengilly

Hugh Marloweas Rev. Philip Garrison

Joe Marossas Pete

Philip Oberas Reverend Planck

Barry Kelleyas Police Captain Holt

Wendell Holmesas Reverend Ulrich

Dayton Lummisas Eddington

Colin Kennyas Extra at Revival Meeting

William H. O'Brienas Train Conductor

Bert Stevensas Choir Member

John Qualenas Sam - Storekeeper

Rex Ingramas Preacher of Black Congregation (uncredited)

Sally Fraseras Prostitute