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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 …

Overview

A charismatic charlatan begins a business — and eventually romantic — relationship with a roadside evangelist to sell religion to 1920s America. Based on Sinclair Lewis' novel of the same name.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
July 7, 1960
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
United Artists
Cinematography
John Alton
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$10,400,000
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