Elmer Gantry (1960)

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Elmer Gantry (Original Title)

StoryLine

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.

Details

Tag Line: If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 07/07/1960
Budget: $3,000,000 (estimated)
Companies: United Artists
Run Time: 146 min
Popularity: 20.847
Revenue: 10,400,000
Spoken Languages: English
Status: Released