Elmer Gantry
Movie
1960
2 HOURS 25 MINS
Drama
In the 1920s Midwest, a hedonistic but charming con man becomes involved with a female evangelist, leading them both to fame and moral reckoning as he exploits religion for personal gain.
Cast & Crew
Burt Lancaster Elmer Gantry
Jean Simmons Sister Sharon Falconer
Dean Jagger William L. Morgan
Shirley Jones Lulu Bains
Arthur Kennedy Jim Lefferts
Patti Page Sister Rachel
Edward Andrews George F. Babbitt (as Ed Andrews)
John McIntire Rev. John Pengilly
Joe Maross Pete (Lulu'sman)
Everett Glass Rev. Brown (uncredited)
Michael Whalen Rev. Phillips (uncredited)
Hugh Marlowe Rev. Philip Garrison
Philip Ober Rev. Planck
Wendell Holmes Rev. Ulrich
Barry Kelley Police Capt. Holt
Rex Ingram Preacher of black congregation (uncredited)
Jean Willes Prostitute (uncredited)
Sally Fraser Prostitute (uncredited)
Richard Brooks Director
Richard Brooks Writer
Sinclair Lewis Writer
André Previn Original Music
John Alton Cinematography
Marjorie Fowler Film Editing
Edward Carrere Art Direction
William F. Calvert Set Decoration
Frank Tuttle Set Decoration
Dorothy Jeakins Costume Design
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