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Elmer Gantry
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.
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Elmer Gantry
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 7, 1960
Runtime
2h 26m
Genres
Drama
User Score
73%
Original Title
Elmer Gantry
Production Companies
United Artists
Director
Richard Brooks
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$10,400,000
Description
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.
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