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Elmer Gantry

Lists: Drama, Best Picture nominee 1960 to 1969

Brief Synopsis: "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."

Overall Ranking: - (Rank from 1960: # 0)


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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. OBrien (Train Conductor (uncredited))
  • Bert Stevens (Choir Member)
  • John Qualen (Sam - Storekeeper)
  • Rex Ingram (Preacher of Black Congregation)