The read
A Balasaur Score of 81 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 94%. Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 84% of the 781 1960s drama movies in this catalog. Streaming on Tubi.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do.
206 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard BrooksScreenplay
- André PrevinOriginal Music Composer
- Richard BrooksDirector
Cast
- Burt LancasterElmer Gantry
- Jean SimmonsSister Sharon Falconer
- Arthur KennedyJim Lefferts
- Dean JaggerWilliam L. Morgan
- Shirley JonesLulu Bains
- Patti PageSister Rachel
- Edward AndrewsGeorge F. Babbitt
- John McIntireRev. John Pengilly
- Hugh MarloweRev. Philip Garrison
- Joe MarossPete
- Philip OberReverend Planck
- Barry KelleyPolice Captain Holt
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Themes
based on novel or bookcon manfraudkansas, usareligionpreacherreligious hypocrisytraveling salesmanevangelistrevivalismrevival meeting
The Best Movies of 1960
Elmer Gantry is #17 of 60
