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Elmer Gantry (DVD, 2003) (German\French\Spanish\Italian)
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Product Information
Dramatic story of a bible-thumping, immoral, womanising evangelist in the Mid-West of the twenties.Product Identifiers
ProducerBernard Smith
EAN5050070009453
eBay Product ID (ePID)3960508
Product Key Features
ActorPatti Page, Edward Andrews, Shirley Jones, Dean Jagger, Arthur Kennedy, Jean Simmons, John Mcintire, Burt Lancaster, Andre Previn
Film/TV TitleElmer Gantry
DirectorRichard Brooks
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageFrench\Italian\Portuguese\Spanish
Run Time141 Mins
Aspect Ratio4:3
Release Year2003
FormatDVD
FeaturesOriginal Theatrical Trailer\Interactive Menu\Chapter Selection, Closed Caption, With Subtitles
GenreDrama, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Hearing ImpairedEnglish\German
AwardsBest Actress In A Supporting Role 1961 - Shirley Jones, Best Actor In A Leading Role 1961 - Burt Lancaster, Best Screenplay Based On Material Previously Produced Or Published 1961 - Richard Brooks
Additional InformationElmer 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.
ScreenwriterRichard Brooks
Art DirectorEdward Carrere
Costume DesignerDorothy Jeakins
Dubbing LanguagesGerman\French\Spanish\Italian
AuthorSinclair Lewis
Format DescriptionDVD 9
Sound sourceDolby Digital Mono
EditorMarjorie Fowler
Movie/TV TitleElmer Gantry
Director of PhotographyJohn Alton
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- 27 Nov, 2019
Outstanding film and performances
Outstanding film and performances by Burt Lancaster and Jean Simmons. Excellent supporting cast and cinematography by Richard Brooks. A scathing take down of the rise of the so called 'Christian' Evangelical right in the United States. Prescient and thought provoking as well as being thoroughly entertaining. Essential viewing in any age.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Dec, 2023
Powerful film
Oscar winning performance from Burt LancasterVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Jun, 2021
Great Film and Cast
I enjoyed watching Elmer Gantry dvd brilliant acting from Burt Lancaster and the rest of the cast made it worthwhile viewing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Oct, 2020
Great entertainment
Great old film Burt Lancaster at his very best plus a great cast*****.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Sep, 2018
Cheapest we could find.
Great classic film. DVD in excellent condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Aug, 2021
Good
GoodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
