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The World's Greatest Lover

"Go ahead - laugh!"

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.

Top 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

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.

Rating

5.6 / 10
35 Reviews
1 Popular

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