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 …”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Elmer Gantry (1960) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-26
Top Cast
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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
Wendell Holmes
Reverend Ulrich
Dayton Lummis
Eddington
Colin Kenny
Extra at Revival Meeting
William H. O'Brien
Train Conductor
Bert Stevens
Choir Member
John Qualen
Sam - Storekeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
July 7, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.47x
+$7.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Brooks
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- Elmer Gantry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.4M
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks, Sinclair Lewis
André Previn
John Alton
Marjorie Fowler
Bernard Smith
Department Leadership Roster
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Bernard Smith
Producer
Richard Brooks
Director
Richard Brooks
Screenplay
John Alton
Director of Photography
Marjorie Fowler
Editor
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elmer Gantry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elmer Gantry about?
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.
Who directed Elmer Gantry?
Elmer Gantry was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in Elmer Gantry?
The principal cast of Elmer Gantry includes Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger, Shirley Jones.
When was Elmer Gantry released and how long is it?
Elmer Gantry was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Elmer Gantry?
Elmer Gantry had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $10.4M at the worldwide box office (3.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Elmer Gantry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elmer Gantry was composed by André Previn.
Is Elmer Gantry based on a book or true story?
Elmer Gantry is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sinclair Lewis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elmer Gantry?
Elmer Gantry holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).