Main specs
Actor(s): Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Dean Jagger, Arthur Kennedy, Shirley Jones, Patti Page, Edward Andrews, John McIntire, Andre Previn
Director(s): Richard Brooks
Genre: Drama
Classification: Parental Guidance
Production Year: 1960
Running Time: 2 hours 21 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Country Of Origin: United States of America
Plot: Dramatic story of a bible-thumping, immoral, womanising evangelist in the Mid-West of the twenties.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): MGM ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date: 03/02/2003
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 16161 DVD
Barcode: 5050070009453
Editor: Marjorie Fowler
Cinematographer: John Alton
Screenwriter: Richard Brooks
Art Director: Edward Carrere
Costume Designer: Dorothy Jeakins
Production Designer: Edward Carrere
Director of Photography: John Alton
Author: Richard Brooks, Sinclair Lewis
Producer: Richard Brooks, Bernard Smith
Languages
Main Language: English
Dubbed Language: French, German, Italian, Spanish
Subtitle Language: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Hearing Impaired Language: English, German
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DVD Description
Elmer Gantry is a charming, fast-talking con, working the road as a traveling salesman in the 1920s. Burt Lancaster stars as the elusive Gantry in this charismatic adaptation of Sinclair Lewis's 1927 novel. When Gantry runs across a group of traveling evangelists, he charms their saintly leader, Sister Susan Falconer (Jean Simmons), and becomes her partner, preaching fire and brimstone in the packed revival tents of the hardened Midwest. Gantry's robust style and Falconer's Joan of Arc-like spirit skyrocket the two minstrels to fame and fortune as they travel with their flock waging war on sinners and speakeasies--until they preach in a big city and catch the eye of a tough prostitute (Shirley Jones) who knows that Elmer is not quite as holy as he appears. This biting portrait of the business of religion was highly innovative at the time of its release, casting a slightly tarnished light on the hustle and theatrics of traveling ministries, while analyzing the true nature of faith and redemption. Lancaster's performance as the salesman turned preacher is dynamic and highly charismatic, full of energy and robust flair.
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Technical information
Special Features: Original Theatrical Trailer, Interactive Menu, Chapter Selection
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Sound: Dolby Digital Mono
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital Mono English French German Italian Spanish
Award information
OSCAR: Best Actor In A Leading Role 1961 (Burt Lancaster)
OSCAR: Best Actress In A Supporting Role 1961 (Shirley Jones)
OSCAR: Best Screenplay Based On Material Previously Produced Or Published 1961 (Richard Brooks)
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