Elmer Gantry (1960) — Perfery

(1960)Directed by Richard Brooks146 minDrama

“If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …”

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.

Burt Lancasteras Elmer Gantry

Jean Simmonsas Sister Sharon Falconer

Arthur Kennedyas Jim Lefferts

Dean Jaggeras William L. Morgan

Shirley Jonesas Lulu Bains

Patti Pageas Sister Rachel

Edward Andrewsas George F. Babbitt

John McIntireas Rev. John Pengilly

Hugh Marloweas Rev. Philip Garrison

Joe Marossas Pete

Philip Oberas Reverend Planck

Barry Kelleyas Police Captain Holt

Wendell Holmesas Reverend Ulrich

Dayton Lummisas Eddington

Colin Kennyas Extra at Revival Meeting

William H. O'Brienas Train Conductor

BS Bert Stevensas Choir Member

John Qualenas Sam - Storekeeper

Rex Ingramas Preacher of Black Congregation (uncredited)

Sally Fraseras Prostitute

RP Robert P. Liebas Lincoln Police Captain

Larry J. Blakeas Mac - Bartender (uncredited)

Peter Broccoas Benny - Photographer (uncredited)

George Cisaras Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)