Elmer Gantry

Release date: Jul 7, 1960

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.

Drama

Top Cast

Elmer Gantry

Sister Sharon Falconer

Jim Lefferts

William L. Morgan

Lulu Bains

Sister Rachel

George F. Babbitt

Rev. John Pengilly

Rev. Philip Garrison

Pete

Reverend Planck

Police Captain Holt

Reverend Ulrich

Eddington

Extra at Revival Meeting

Train Conductor

Choir Member

Sam - Storekeeper

Preacher of Black Congregation (uncredited)

Prostitute

Lincoln Police Captain

Mac - Bartender (uncredited)

Benny - Photographer (uncredited)

Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)

Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)

Rev. Brown (uncredited)

Hobo in Boxcar (uncredited)

Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)

Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Deaf Man (uncredited)

Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)

Rev. Phillips (uncredited)

Prostitute (uncredited)

Congregation Member (uncredited)

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