Elmer Gantry (1960)
Directed by Richard Brooks
Genres - Drama, Spirituality & Philosophy |
Sub-Genres - Religious Drama |
Release Date - Jun 29, 1960 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 145 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Academy Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Best Achievement in Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) | Nominated | |
| 1960 | Best Motion Picture of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1960 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Won | |
| 1960 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Won | |
| 1960 | Best Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) | Won |
BAFTA Film Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Best Film and British Film | Nominated | |
| 1961 | Best Foreign Actor | Nominated | |
| 1961 | Best Foreign Actress | Nominated |
Directors Guild of America Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film | Nominated |
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| 1961 |
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Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1961 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Won | |
| 1961 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 1961 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
National Board of Review
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Best Actor | Won |
Writers Guild Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Drama | Won |