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 …”
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.
Where to watch Elmer Gantry in United States
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Where is Elmer Gantry streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , The Roku Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry is a 1960 English-language drama film directed by Richard Brooks. The cast is led by Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy. It has a runtime of 2h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .
Elmer Gantry was produced by United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on July 7, 1960, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Writers
- Richard Brooks
- Release date
- July 7, 1960
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- United Artists
Elmer Gantry cast & crew
Elmer Gantry was directed by Richard Brooks and written by Richard Brooks.
The cast features Burt Lancaster as Elmer Gantry, Jean Simmons as Sister Sharon Falconer, Arthur Kennedy as Jim Lefferts, Dean Jagger as William L. Morgan, Shirley Jones as Lulu Bains, and Patti Page as Sister Rachel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by André Previn, cinematography is by John Alton, and it was produced by Bernard Smith.
Is Elmer Gantry worth watching?
Elmer Gantry holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 198 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 26m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Elmer Gantry is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Elmer Gantry
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Cast of Elmer Gantry
Burt Lancaster
Elmer Gantry
Jean Simmons
Sister Sharon Falconer
Arthur Kennedy
Jim Lefferts
Dean Jagger
William L. Morgan
Shirley Jones
Lulu Bains
Patti Page
Sister Rachel
Edward Andrews
George F. Babbitt
John McIntire
Rev. John Pengilly
Hugh Marlowe
Rev. Philip Garrison
Joe Maross
Pete
Philip Ober
Reverend Planck
Barry Kelley
Police Captain Holt
Elmer Gantry — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Elmer Gantry in United States?
Elmer Gantry is streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Elmer Gantry on YouTube TV?
Yes — Elmer Gantry is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Elmer Gantry in?
Elmer Gantry is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Elmer Gantry?
Elmer Gantry runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
▸What is Elmer Gantry rated?
Elmer Gantry is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 198 ratings.
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