Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

elleng

(130,755 posts)
Mon Feb 15, 2021, 05:08 AM Feb 2021

*Coming up, 'tonight' In Cold Blood, Elmer Gantry, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Lord Jim

8:00 pm In Cold Blood (1967)
2h 14m | Suspense/Mystery | TV-14
Two vagrants try to outrun the police after committing a savage crime in this real-life shocker.
Director: Richard Brooks. Cast: Robert Blake, Scott Wilson, John Forsythe

10:30 pm Elmer Gantry (1960)
2h 26m | Drama
A young drifter finds success as a traveling preacher until his past catches up with him.
Director: Richard Brooks. Cast: Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy

1:15 am Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
1h 48m | Drama | TV-PG
A dying plantation owner tries to help his alcoholic son solve his problems.
Director: Richard Brooks. Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives

3:15 am Lord Jim (1965)
2h 34m | Adventure
After turning coward, a naval officer tries to redeem himself by helping Asian natives stage a revolution.
Director: Richard Brooks. Cast: Peter O'toole, James Mason, Curt Jurgens

6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
*Coming up, 'tonight' In Cold Blood, Elmer Gantry, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Lord Jim (Original Post) elleng Feb 2021 OP
Surprising that the the capsule description of "Elmer Gantry" wouldn't list Shirley Jones. Mister Ed Feb 2021 #1
Sure is, but not Wiki! elleng Feb 2021 #2
if you have not seen elmer gantry ...... rampartc Feb 2021 #3
Unless I missed it... coming up where? CurtEastPoint Feb 2021 #4
TCM elleng Feb 2021 #5
Thanks! CurtEastPoint Feb 2021 #6

Mister Ed

(5,924 posts)
1. Surprising that the the capsule description of "Elmer Gantry" wouldn't list Shirley Jones.
Mon Feb 15, 2021, 05:22 AM
Feb 2021

Her role landed her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

elleng

(130,755 posts)
2. Sure is, but not Wiki!
Mon Feb 15, 2021, 05:28 AM
Feb 2021

'Elmer Gantry was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1961, including Best Picture and Best Score. It won Best Actor for Lancaster, Best Supporting Actress for Jones, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Jean Simmons was nominated for the best actress Golden Globe award.'

rampartc

(5,388 posts)
3. if you have not seen elmer gantry ......
Mon Feb 15, 2021, 07:07 AM
Feb 2021

burt lancaster ("best actor&quot is superb as a grifting evangelist the ending was changed for hollywood so i recommend the book (by sinclair lewis of course) as well.

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»*Coming up, 'tonight' In ...