The World's Greatest Lover

The World's Greatest Lover

1977
1h 29m
5.5

5.5/10

34 votes • View on IMDb

"Go ahead - laugh!"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Jouer Limited 20th Century Fox
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 18, 1977
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0076933

Cast

Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder

Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman

Carol Kane
Carol Kane

Annie Hickman

Dom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise

Adolph Zitz

Fritz Feld
Fritz Feld

Tomaso Abalone

Carol Arthur
Carol Arthur

Woman in Record Store

Candice Azzara
Candice Azzara

Anne Calassandro

Carl Ballantine
Carl Ballantine

Uncle Harry

Stanley Brock
Stanley Brock

Yes Man #2

Warren Burton
Warren Burton

Greta Ga-Ga

Matt Collins
Matt Collins

Rudolph Valentino

Lou Cutell
Lou Cutell

Mr. Kipper

Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito

Assistant Director

Key Crew

Gene Wilder
Director
Gene Wilder
Writer
Gene Wilder
Producer