Elmer Gantry (1960)
If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …
1960-07-07
United States of America
146 Min.
PG-13
Overview
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.
Cast
Elmer Gantry
Sister Sharon Falconer
Jim Lefferts
William L. Morgan
Lulu Bains
Sister Rachel
George F. Babbitt
Rev. John Pengilly
Rev. Philip Garrison
Pete
Reverend Planck
Police Captain Holt