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The World's Greatest Sinner (1962)

82 min  -  Drama  -   June 1962 (USA)
6.9
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A bored insurance salesman quits his job to go into politics. He first starts preaching about how man is greater than he thinks and that man can live forever... See full summary »

Director:

Timothy Carey

Writer:

Timothy Carey

Stars:

Timothy Carey, Gil Barreto and Betty Rowland
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Timothy Carey ...
Clarence Hilliard
Gil Barreto Gil Barreto ...
Alonzo (as Gil Baretto)
Betty Rowland ...
Edna Hilliard
James Farley James Farley ...
Gail Griffin Gail Griffin ...
Betty Hilliard (as Gail Griffen)
Tyde Rule Tyde Rule ...
Follower
Gene Koziol Gene Koziol ...
Follower
Dana Madison Dana Madison ...
Follower
Gitta Maynard Gitta Maynard ...
Elderly Woman
Titus Moede ...
Follower
Betty Sturm Betty Sturm ...
Follower
Marty Prisco Marty Prisco ...
Follower
Grace De Carolis Grace De Carolis ...
Mother
Carolina Samario Carolina Samario ...
Nate
George E. Carey George E. Carey ...
Follower (as George F. Carey)
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Storyline

A bored insurance salesman quits his job to go into politics. He first starts preaching about how man is greater than he thinks and that man can live forever. He ends up forming his own political party, "The Eternal Man" party. He begins to be referred to as "God". Then he starts having doubts about the eternalness of man. Written by J. Picagli <mirjen@ibm.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Politics | Salesman | Insurance | Political Party | Insurance Agent  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

El Monte, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$90,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Frenzy Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White  | Color (Technicolor)
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Trivia

Composer Frank Zappa plugged this film during a "musical bicycle" demonstration on the Steve Allen Show in 1963. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: When Clarence tries to learn to play the guitar (about 13 minutes into the movie). See more »

Quotes

Clarence Hilliard: Let's be different. Let's not hate anyone.
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Connections

Referenced in "The New Steve Allen Show: Episode dated 27 March 1963" (1963) See more »

Soundtracks

"World's Greatest Sinner"
(uncredited)
Written by Frank Zappa
Performed by Baby Ray & The Ferns
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