
Elmer Gantry
If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …
Directed by Richard Brooks
Produced by United Artists
A sharp-edged satire of American religious hypocrisy and commercial exploitation, following a con man's rise through the revival circuit and his entanglement with an evangelist.
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.
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Is Elmer Gantry one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of films.
Does Elmer Gantry end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Elmer Gantry violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Elmer Gantry scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Elmer Gantry sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Elmer Gantry easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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