Review of Elmer Gantry (1960) by Byron B — 18 Jul 2013
Religious satire, I love it! Gantry has an image to uphold for his flock and for Sister Falconer. He has the skills to be a dynamic preacher, but how long can he keep fooling the flock because he's really a con-artist.
As is the case with most page to screen adaptations, the scenes and characters in Lewis's novel are reduced for shorter attention spans. Lancaster plays the charlatan with the verve of the acrobat.
Simmons plays the confused revivalist lay preacher, who claims holy inspiration, but finds herself seduced by Gantry.
This review of Elmer Gantry (1960) was written by Byron B on 18 Jul 2013.
Elmer Gantry has generally received very positive reviews.
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