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By Chris K (1,194) on 27 Oct 2007

Burt lancaster is truly inspired in this cynical classic…

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By Bill W (569) on 21 Oct 2007

This is really good, but I was too young to get most of it when I first saw it. I want to see it again…

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By Terry F (44) on 07 Oct 2007

This movie shows us what we need to be wary of in the mixing of religion with money, popularity or power. Too bad it is so real…

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By Hans O (58) on 04 Oct 2007

It studies religious huckterism but doesn't really satirize it. Simmons' character is deceptively complex. Dean Jagger is terrific…

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By Charlie R (148) on 18 Sep 2007

Lancaster rules in this timely film. Get on God's ballteam…

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By Bryan G (631) on 17 Sep 2007

Burt at his finest - a classic tale and a classic performance…

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By Ron L (126) on 02 Aug 2007

I just recently saw this film and I was surprised this film was made in 1960 and still maintains its relevance today…

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By Jake A (1,026) on 12 Jul 2007

Really a great old-time movie. Sex, religion, more sex. Who can say no…

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By Vince G (102) on 14 Jun 2007

Burt Lancaster is Elmer Gantry. Where is the line between belief and bullshit…

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By Paul B (2,474) on 12 Jun 2007

Old and good. Some great scenes, with genuine characters and a sublime message about growing up…

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By Robaire . (16) on 10 Jun 2007

Burt Lancaster is a force to be reckoned with as a con man preacher, who uses God for his personal gain...until God start using him…

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By Charlie B (290) on 20 Mar 2007

Just a movie that has so much and it is Burt Lancaster as one of the best…

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By Morris N (358) on 23 Feb 2007

Great film. I'd say these are the best performances on film from Lancaster and Shirley Jones…

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By Debbie P (191) on 01 Feb 2007

Burt Lancaster gave a wonderful performance as Elmer Gantry. Watch for Shirley Jones, who won an Oscar as a prostitute. Good movie…

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By Albert D (50) on 01 Feb 2007

Burt Lancaster gave a wonderful performance as Elmer Gantry. Watch for Shirley Jones, who won an Oscar as a prostitute. Good movie…

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By Robert C (1,701) on 02 Jan 2007

Ends with a reference to the line, ...put away childish things. by which Mr. Gantry refers unspecifically to the Bible, or Christianity…

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By Yeng H (5) on 27 Jun 2006

Probably the most even-headed portrayal of religion you'll ever find…

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By Jordan H (361) on 05 Jun 2006

One of the finest films ever made. Billy Sunday and Jimmy Swagart rolled into one. Outstanding performances by all…

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By Geoff Andrew (550) for Time Out (7,510) on 26 Jan 2006

With a host of fine performances, and a strong sense of period and place conveyed by John Alton's lush camerawork, there's still plenty to enjoy…

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By A.h. Weiler (53) for New York Times (5,786) on 19 May 2003

The briskly paced drama of a religious opportunist, his colleagues and his times utilizes the tools of the motion picture in expert fashion…

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