The World's Greatest Lover (1977)
The World's Greatest Lover is a 1977 comedy movie directed by Gene Wilder, with a running time of 1h 29m. It stars Gene Wilder, Carol Kane and Dom DeLuise.
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.
Cast
- 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
- Matt Collins as Rudolph Valentino
- Lou Cutell as Mr. Kipper
- Danny DeVito as Assistant Director