The Pope of Utah
“A small-time TV evangelist struggles to keep his crumbling career together.”
Synopsis
Set in a retro near-future deep in the bowels of a religious TV station on the Utah-Nevada border -- a sleazy, mustard-pimping TV evangelist named MELVIS goes to war with a crazed burnt out comedian. THE POPE OF UTAH is a nutty, harsh, and funny micro-dystopia about delusion, rage, and show biz jive.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Pope of Utah (1993) Screening Trailer - The Nickel, London
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-29
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chaim Bianco, Steven Saylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Chaim Bianco, Steven Saylor
- Original Title
- The Pope of Utah
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chaim Bianco, Steven Saylor
Chaim Bianco, Steven Saylor
Chaim Bianco, Steven Saylor
Department Leadership Roster
Chaim Bianco
Director
Chaim Bianco
Writer
Chaim Bianco
Producer
Steven Saylor
Writer
Steven Saylor
Director
Steven Saylor
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pope of Utah
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What is The Pope of Utah about?
Set in a retro near-future deep in the bowels of a religious TV station on the Utah-Nevada border -- a sleazy, mustard-pimping TV evangelist named MELVIS goes to war with a crazed burnt out comedian. THE POPE OF UTAH is a nutty, harsh, and funny micro-dystopia about delusion, rage, and show biz jive.
Who directed The Pope of Utah?
The Pope of Utah was directed by Chaim Bianco, Steven Saylor.
Who stars in The Pope of Utah?
The principal cast of The Pope of Utah includes Not specified.
When was The Pope of Utah released and how long is it?
The Pope of Utah was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.