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The World's Greatest Sinner

  • 19621962
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 17m
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6.3/10
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The World's Greatest Sinner (1962)
  • Drama
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 poli... Read allA 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... Read allA 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.
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  • Director
    • Timothy Carey
  • Writer
    • Timothy Carey
  • Stars
    • Timothy Carey
    • Gil Barreto
    • Betty Rowland
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  • Director
    • Timothy Carey
  • Writer
    • Timothy Carey
  • Stars
    • Timothy Carey
    • Gil Barreto
    • Betty Rowland
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    • 21User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    Timothy Carey in The World's Greatest Sinner (1962)
    The World's Greatest Sinner (1962)
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    Timothy Carey in The World's Greatest Sinner (1962)
    Timothy Carey in The World's Greatest Sinner (1962)

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    Timothy Carey
    Timothy Carey
    • Clarence Hilliardas Clarence Hilliard
    Gil Barreto
    • Alonzoas Alonzo
    Betty Rowland
    • Edna Hilliardas Edna Hilliard
    James Farley
    • The Devilas The Devil
    Gail Griffin
    • Betty Hilliardas Betty Hilliard
    • (as Gail Griffen)
    Tyde Rule
    • Followeras Follower
    Gene Koziol
    • Followeras Follower
    Dayna Madison
    • Followeras Follower
    • (as Dana Madison)
    Gitta Maynard
    • Elderly Womanas Elderly Woman
    Titus Moede
    Titus Moede
    • Followeras Follower
    Betty Sturm
    • Followeras Follower
    Marty Prisco
    • Followeras Follower
    Grace De Carolis
    • Motheras Mother
    Carolina Samario
    • Nateas Nate
    George F. Carey
    • Followeras Follower
    Duana Dedda
    • Followeras Follower
    Doris Carey
    • Followeras Follower
    Victor Floming
    • Office Bossas Office Boss
    • Director
      • Timothy Carey
    • Writer
      • Timothy Carey
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    • Trivia
      The soundtrack was created by Frank Zappa, later of The Mothers of Invention. It was recorded at Chaffey College in Alta Loma, CA. He was 22 at the time and it was his first film score. He later said he hated the film and called it "the world's worst movie". He said that his score was an intentional parody of the music and style of Elvis Presley, whom he detested.
    • Goofs
      When Clarence tries to learn to play the guitar (about 13 minutes into the movie).
    • Quotes

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

    • Crazy credits
      Instead of listing the crew's jobs, the names are preceded by or are accompanied by, an image. For example, scissors cutting a piece of film (editor) and a Dollar sign (producer).
    • Connections
      Featured in TCM Underground: The World's Greatest Sinner (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      World's Greatest Sinner
      (uncredited)

      Written by Frank Zappa

      Performed by Baby Ray & The Ferns

      (opening credits music)

    User reviews21

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    Top review
    8/10
    You want conceptual bravura? You got it!
    If only because Tim Carey made this film nearly single-handedly on and off over three years, it would merit study. But The World's Greatest Sinner has so much more than that to recommend it! How can you fault a film about an insurance salesman who quits his job to become a rock star, changes his first name to "God", and run for President?
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    • Mar 7, 1999

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Величайший грешник мира
    • Filming locations
      • El Monte, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Frenzy Productions
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    • Budget
      • $250,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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