Elmer Gantry
United Artists Pictures Inc.; produced by Bernard Smith; screenplay written and directed by Richard Brooks
- Resource Type:
- DVD Video
- Creation:
- Created or produced in 1960
- Publication:
- Santa Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment Inc., [2001]
- Copyright:
- ©2001
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- Summary:
- One man's fervent pursuit of wealth and power leads him to religion for profit in the evangelist tents of the 1920's Midwestern Corn Belt.
- Contributors:
- Language Notes:
- In English, French or Spanish with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned.
- Related Works:
- Motion picture adaptation of: Elmer Gantry [by Lewis, S.]
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- Subjects:
- System Details:
- DVD, Widescreen presentation (aspect ratio 1.66:1); Dolby Digital mono.
- Performers:
- Cast: Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Dean Jagger, Arthur Kennedy, Shirley Jones, Patti Page.
- Production Credits:
- Cinematographer, John Alton ; editor, Marjorie Fowler ; music, Andre Previn.
- General Notes:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1960.
Academy Awards, 1961: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Burt Lancaster); Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Shirley Jones); Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Richard Brooks).
Golden Globes, 1961: Best Motion Picture Actor - Drama (Burt Lancaster).
Special features: original theatrical trailer. - Audience:
- MPAA rating: Not rated.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (147 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
- Call Numbers:
- ELM DVD
- ISBNs:
- 0792849159
9780792849155 - Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 027616858924
Publisher Number, MGM Home Entertainment Inc.: 1001582 - OCLC Numbers:
- 1053079482
46485830 [Invalid]
