The World's Greatest Sinner
“As a sinner, he’s a winner!”
Synopsis
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.
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The World's Greatest Sinner - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-24
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Timothy Carey
Clarence Hilliard
Gil Barreto
Alonzo
Betty Rowland
Edna Hilliard
James Farley
The Devil
Gail Griffin
Betty Hilliard
Tyde Rule
Follower
Gene Koziol
Follower
Dayna Madison
Follower
Titus Moede
Follower
Grace De Carolis
Mother
Paul Frees
Narrator
Gitta Maynard
Elderly Woman
Betty Sturm
Follower
Marty Prisco
Follower
Carolina Samario
Nate
George F. Carey
Follower
Duana Dedda
Follower
Doris Carey
Follower
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Carey
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Carey
- Original Score
- Frank Zappa
- Original Title
- The World's Greatest Sinner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Frenzy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Carey
Timothy Carey
Frank Zappa
Ray Dennis Steckler, Edgar G. Ulmer
Timothy Carey
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Carey
Director
Timothy Carey
Writer
Ray Dennis Steckler
Director of Photography
Frank Zappa
Original Music Composer
Timothy Carey
Producer
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director of Photography
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What is The World's Greatest Sinner about?
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.
Who directed The World's Greatest Sinner?
The World's Greatest Sinner was directed by Timothy Carey.
Who stars in The World's Greatest Sinner?
The principal cast of The World's Greatest Sinner includes Timothy Carey, Gil Barreto, Betty Rowland, James Farley, Gail Griffin.
When was The World's Greatest Sinner released and how long is it?
The World's Greatest Sinner was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The World's Greatest Sinner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The World's Greatest Sinner was composed by Frank Zappa.