Elmer Gantry
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Drama
1960
146 min
NR
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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"A powerful and sharp social commentary about the corruption and exploitation of religion and abuse of faith. Strong acting and writing across the board, with an electrifying performance by Burt Lancaster (probably one of the all-time best Best Actor Oscar wins)."
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"Burt Lancaster at his finest! The pre televangelist circuit! incredibly powerful"
Anita Skop
"One of the best movies about grifters, human interaction, and the intersection between cults money and religion."
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