The World's Greatest Lover
When frustrated movie studio mogul Adolph Zitz announces a talent search for a romantic leading man to rival the great Rudolph Valentino, thousands of hopefuls decend upon Hollywood. Rudy Valentine, a neurotic baker from Milwaukee, knows little about romance or acting. But when his wife leaves him for the real Valentino, Rudy goes to outrageous lengths to win the role of a lifetime and win back the love of his life.
Release Date:
1977-12-18
Runtime:
89 minutes
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Starring:
Gene Wilder
as Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman
Carol Kane
as Annie Hickman
Dom DeLuise
as Adolph Zitz
Fritz Feld
as Tomaso Abalone
Carol Arthur
as Woman in Record Store
Candice Azzara
as Anne Calassandro
Carl Ballantine
as Uncle Harry
Stanley Brock
as Yes Man #2
Warren Burton
as Greta Ga-Ga
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Matt Collins
as Rudolph Valentino
Lou Cutell
as Mr. Kipper
Danny DeVito
as Assistant Director
Richard Dimitri
as Tony Lassiter
Josip Elic
as Headwaiter
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Melissa Fellen
as Cousin Corrine
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Ricky Fellen
as Cousin Max
James Gleason
as Room Clerk
Ronny Graham
as Director Dorsey
James Hong
as Yes Man #3
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Michael Huddleston
as Barber
David Huddleston
as Bakery Owner
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Richard Karron
as Bodyguard
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Michael McManus
as Yes Man #5
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Art Mendelli
as Jailor
Sidney Miller
as Man at the Table
Jorge Moreno
as Mexican Gangster
Jack Riley
as Projectionist
Billy Sands
as Guard - Paramount
Rolfe Sedan
as Conductor
Florence Sundstrom
as Aunt Tillie