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.
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Awards Dominance
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Nominations
3 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe
Won
1961
Actor
Burt Lancaster
Actress in a Supporting Role
Shirley Jones
Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium)
Richard Brooks
Best Motion Picture
Bernard Smith, Producer
Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
Andre Previn
1961
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Burt Lancaster
Best Director - Motion Picture
Richard Brooks
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Elmer Gantry
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Jean Simmons
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Shirley Jones
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