| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD)(147 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Vintage classics.
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| Note |
Dolby digital. |
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Widescreen format (aspect ratio 1.66:1). |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1960. |
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Includes the original theatrical trailer. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, John Alton ; editor, Marjorie Fowler ; music, Andre Previn. |
| Cast |
Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Dean Jagger, Arthur Kennedy, Shirley Jones, Patti Page. |
| 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. |
| Audience |
Not rated by MPAA. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Language |
In English, French or Spanish with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
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Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards for Best Actor (Lancaster), Best Supporting Actress (Jones) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Brooks), 1961. |
| Subject |
Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951 -- Television adaptations.
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Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951 -- Film adaptations.
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American fiction -- 20th century -- Television adaptations -- Videodiscs.
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American fiction -- 20th century -- Film adaptations -- Videodiscs.
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Evangelists -- United States -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Evangelistic work -- United States -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Avarice -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Feature films -- Videodiscs.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Middle West -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Added Author |
Brooks, Richard, 1912-1992.
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Lancaster, Burt, 1913-1994.
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Simmons, Jean, 1929-2010.
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Jagger, Dean, 1903-1991.
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Jones, Shirley, 1934-
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Page, Patti.
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Kennedy, Arthur, 1914-1990.
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Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951.
Elmer Gantry.
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| ISBN |
0792849159 : $24.95 |
| Music No. |
1001582 MGM Home Entertainment Inc. |
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