Review of Elmer Gantry (1960) by Sean O — 12 Dec 2007
A religious nut with huckerish hellfire is exposed as a fraud - could be a televangelist of today but was a preacher from half a century ago. Plus ca change. A radical film which challenges the American obsession with organised religion in the modern age.
Burt Lancaster is full of charisma in this - a real acting big gun the sort of which they don't make anymore.
This review of Elmer Gantry (1960) was written by Sean O on 12 Dec 2007.
Elmer Gantry has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
Yes
No
