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.

Top Cast

Burt LancasterElmer Gantry

Jean SimmonsSister Sharon Falconer

Arthur KennedyJim Lefferts

Dean JaggerWilliam L. Morgan

Shirley JonesLulu Bains

Patti PageSister Rachel

Edward AndrewsGeorge F. Babbitt

John McIntireRev. John Pengilly