Elmer Gantry
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 | 146 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Burt LancasterElmer Gantry
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Jean SimmonsSister Sharon Falconer
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Arthur KennedyJim Lefferts
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Dean JaggerWilliam L. Morgan
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Shirley JonesLulu Bains
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Patti PageSister Rachel
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Edward AndrewsGeorge F. Babbitt
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John McIntireRev. John Pengilly
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Hugh MarloweRev. Philip Garrison
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Joe MarossPete
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Philip OberReverend Planck
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Barry KelleyPolice Captain Holt
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Wendell HolmesReverend Ulrich
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Colin KennyExtra at Revival Meeting
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William H. O'BrienTrain Conductor
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Bert StevensChoir Member
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John QualenSam - Storekeeper
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Rex IngramPreacher of Black Congregation (uncredited)
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Sally FraserProstitute
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