It studies religious huckterism but doesn't really satirize it. Simmons' character is deceptively complex. Dean Jagger is terrific.
This review of Elmer Gantry (1960) was written by Hans O on 04 Oct 2007.
Elmer Gantry has generally received very positive reviews.
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