Elmer Gantry (1960)

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...

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Great performance by Burt Lancaster

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acoltismypassport

Would make a great double show if played before The Apostle with Robert Duvall

 7 years ago
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CynInFlicks

Great flick - a bit of everything!

 12 years ago

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