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The open tent revival and the characters who occupy this are so interesting. Burt Lancaster, my favorite and under-rated actor starts out as whoring, drinking, cheap travel salesman, falls in love with Sharon Falconer (Jean Simmons), head of the revival Evangelical movement, is attracted to Burt (Elmer), she needed to leave the movement and marry Burt. Unfortunately, Falconer falls for her own super-natural powes (making a deaf man hear) that she can't hear the beginnings of a roaring fire inside the tent she has gone over the edge.. The movie ends with Burt, who will probably go back to his old ways. And the only thing left to Jean is her bible which is slightly charred. The role of the hard-boiled newspaper man (sorry, I can't remember his name), is also excellent in his role.
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Because I had come across the book, I wanted to see the film. Burt Lancaster was never one of my favorite actor's. His portrayal of Elmer might have been improved without that forced laugh he used in trying to portray an uncouth laugh... It didn't come naturally and was distracting. A lot can be said for the improvement in today's more realistic characterizations. Lancaster was from the macho, pretty-boy era. Maybe they'll make a re-do. The seller was very prompt and there were no problems from that end.
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I received Elmer Gantry DVD enclosed with the package in the mailbox on Wednesday December 7th. It's brand new and set up the closed captions on the back of DVD cover. I haven't seen this movie for long time from now. Burt Lancaster and Jean Simmons are acting the screenplay is great experience. I appreciate for sending this items so especially. This is 5 star product.
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Good movie, closed captions in French and Spanish but incredibly NOT in English.
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Elmer Gantry has a great plot. The movie was not just a group of scenes depicting sex and violence. The subject was tastefully handled and written for adults. It is easy to see why Burt Lancaster won an oscar for his excellent portrayal of Elmer Gantry. The supporting staff performed equally well. Shirley Jones small part made the movie. The ending was perfect. The saint went from saint to sinner to saint. It is compelling to watch. The movie was in DVD format and reasonably priced. Having waited to see this movie since 1961, the wait was worth it. I will be viewing this movie again soon. I wish there were more movies like this one being made today. There are no negatives.
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