The Greatest Man in the World (1958)
Just after a young unknown American becomes the first on the Moon returns, he dies in an accident. He's laid to rest with full honours, but only the president and a few high officials know just what sort of a man their hero was.
Director: Ted Kotcheff
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: November 9, 1958
Cast
- Donald Pleasence - US President
- Patrick McGoohan - Jack 'Pal' Smurch
- Wensley Pithey - Frank Evans
- Jon Sullivan - Peter Hunter
- William Hutt - General Galway
- Gerry Wilmot - Robert P. Darrow
Screenplay
- Reuben Ship
- James Thurber (Short Story)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ted Kotcheff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Greatest Man in the World about?
- Just after a young unknown American becomes the first on the Moon returns, he dies in an accident. He's laid to rest with full honours, but only the president and a few high officials know just what sort of a man their hero was.
- Who directed The Greatest Man in the World?
- The Greatest Man in the World was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
- Who stars in The Greatest Man in the World?
- The Greatest Man in the World stars Donald Pleasence, Patrick McGoohan, Wensley Pithey, Jon Sullivan, William Hutt, Gerry Wilmot.
- How long is The Greatest Man in the World?
- The Greatest Man in the World has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Greatest Man in the World?
- The Greatest Man in the World is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Greatest Man in the World produced?
- The Greatest Man in the World was produced in United Kingdom.