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 ...
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| Timothy Carey | ... | Clarence Hilliard | |
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Gil Barreto | ... | Alonzo (as Gil Baretto) |
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Betty Rowland | ... | Edna Hilliard |
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James Farley | ... | The Devil |
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Gail Griffin | ... | Betty Hilliard (as Gail Griffen) |
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Tyde Rule | ... | Follower |
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Gene Koziol | ... | Follower |
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Dayna Madison | ... | Follower (as Dana Madison) |
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Gitta Maynard | ... | Elderly Woman |
| Titus Moede | ... | Follower | |
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Betty Sturm | ... | Follower |
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Marty Prisco | ... | Follower |
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Grace De Carolis | ... | Mother |
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Carolina Samario | ... | Nate |
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George F. Carey | ... | Follower |
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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. 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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Clarence Hilliard wanted to be somebody .. a preacher .. a rock & roll star .. the President .. but he'll settle for just being .. God!Genres:
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(uncredited)
Written by Gustav Holst
Excerpt in score as Clarence approaches the church
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Soundtrack was created by Frank Zappa, later of the Mothers of Invention rock group. It was recorded at Chaffey College in Alta Loma, CA. See more »Goofs
When Clarence tries to learn to play the guitar (about 13 minutes into the movie). See more »Quotes
Clarence Hilliard: Yes, I wouldn't even bother taking out insurance policies on funeral, Dear. Because when you die your body starts to stink. That's right. They give you a free burial. I wouldn't worry about nothing. No, no, you don't need insurance policies that cover your burial funeral. That's right, Dear. Thank you.See more »
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"The Beginning" (at the end) See more »Soundtracks
The Planets, Op. 32: Mars, the Bringer of War(uncredited)
Written by Gustav Holst
Excerpt in score as Clarence approaches the church
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This film is famous among Frank Zappa fans for being his first published creative effort. Apparently he had no doubts about his talent even at the age of 22, as he began writing the score using 52 musicians. Frank himself later described the film as 'rancid'. The title song appeared under the name of Baby Ray and The Ferns.