Elmer Gantry
1960·Movie·
·2h 26min
Where to Watch
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About
If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersRedemptionMoral AmbiguityCorruption Of PowerFaith And DoubtHypocrisy Of Religion
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersPersonal TransformationUnrequited LoveUnconventional RomanceMoral DilemmasScandalous RevelationsUncovering HypocrisyPower Struggle Within A Religious OrganizationFaith-Based Manipulation
- Narrative
- Character Types
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
John Alton, Richard Brooks, Tom Shaw
Produced by:
Bernard Smith
Composed by:
André Previn
Cast
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