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Elmer Gantry

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.

Original title: Elmer Gantry

5

nominations

60%

winning rate

3

wins

Academy Awards #33 - 1961

Award People Status
Best Picture Bernard Smith - as producer(s)
Best Actor in a Leading Role Burt Lancaster Winner
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Shirley Jones Winner
Best Adapted Screenplay Richard Brooks Winner
Best Original Score André Previn

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