Elmer Gantry

“Mark Harelik brings to Gantry his exposure to Christianity in rural Texas.”

“Gantry's feeling for religion is articulate but superficial, which is perfect for the character.”

“A press agent's dream, opening just a day before Swaggart joined another celebrated TV minister in headlines and public repentance.”

“The show would have been a press agent's dream, opening just a day before Swaggart joined another celebrated TV minister in headlines and public repentance.”

“Stylishly staged by Des McAnuff with technically sophisticated settings.”

“The show remains disconcertingly prim, content to substitute a smoldering, prurient passion for real fire and brimstone.”

“Director Des McAnuff breathes new life into producer Joseph Cates' second try at a musical version.”

“A promising, ambitious, and very American venture.”

“Richard Brooks' compelling 1960 adaptation of the Sinclair Lewis novel.”

“Burt Lancaster as a lusty, fiery salesman.”

“Burt Lancaster won an Oscar for his role as the huckster-turned-preacher.”

“Richard Brooks' dissection of evangelist hypocrisy in the 1920s.”