Discover
Sinclair Lewis sordid story of a crooked evangelist and the people he uses to achieve his unchristian goals. Oscars for Lancaster and Jones, as well as a Best Picture nomination!
Original Release
07/07/1960
US Release
07/07/1960
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Richard Brooks, Sinclair Lewis
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 | Rev. Planck / Reverend Planck |
| Barry Kelley | Police Capt. Holt / Police Captain Holt |
| Wendell Holmes | Rev. Ulrich / Reverend Ulrich |
| Dayton Lummis | Eddington |
| Harry Antrim | Salesman in Saloon |
| Larry J. Blake | Mac - Bartender |
| Phil Bloom | Cornerman |
| Paul Bradley | Congregation Member |
| Peter Brocco | Benny - Photographer |
| Budd Buster | Valet |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Bernard Smith | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Won |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Won |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture | Nominated |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Actress - Drama | Nominated |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Actor - Drama | Won |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
