The World's Greatest Lover

The World's Greatest Lover

89 mins | Comedy | Dec. 18, 1977

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.

The World's Greatest Lover

89 mins | Comedy | Dec. 18, 1977

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.
IMDb rating 5.7
Producers 20th Century Fox, Jouer Limited
Original title The World's Greatest Lover
Directors Julia Tucker, Gene Wilder
Writers Gene Wilder

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

Richard Dimitri

as Tony Lassiter

Josip Elic

as Headwaiter

Melissa Fellen

as Cousin Corrine

Ricky Fellen

as Cousin Max

James Gleason

as Room Clerk

Ronny Graham

as Director Dorsey

James Hong

as Yes Man #3

Michael Huddleston

as Barber

David Huddleston

as Bakery Owner

Richard Karron

as Bodyguard

Michael McManus

as Yes Man #5

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

Sal Viscuso

as Assistant Director

Mark Silberman

as Cousin Buddy

Robert Ball

as Bald Man

Randolph Dobbs

as Yes Man #1

Sandy Rovetta

as Woman Dancer

Hannah Dean

as Maid

Rita Conde

as Whore #1

Lupe Ontiveros

as Whore #2

Teda Bracci

as Whore #3

Elaine Everett

as Whore #4

Gustaf Unger

as Producer

Harry Gold

as Runner

Poncie Ponce

as Pineapple

Frank O'Brien

as Yes Man #4

Mews Small

as Slave Girl #2

Harriet Gibson

as Pastry Customer

Richard A. Roth

as Chico

Norbert Schiller

as Captain

Peter Elbling

as Robert Drake

Freddie Roberto

as Priest

Charles Knapp

as Bakery Foreman

George Memmoli

as Truck Driver

Pat Ast

as Italian Wardrobe Lady / Bakery Lady

Tracey Cohn

as Little Girl on Train

John Ponyman

as Singer with Megaphone

Patrick Regan

as Assistant Director

Skip E. Lowe

as First Wardrobe Man

Nora Boland

as Woman

Elya Baskin

as Actor with Bad Breath

David Levy

as Elevator Operator

Bunny Summers

as Mother on Train

Carson King

as Guard at Rainbow Studio

Pavla Ustinov

as Leading Lady

Alvin Hammer

as Second Wardrobe Man

Vincent Edward Vaccaro

as Legionnaire

Zooey Hall

as Finalist #1 - Gary

Lydia Goya

as Singer in Jail

Speedy Zapata

as Mexican Sidekick

Gino Gottarelli

as Make-up Man

Kay Dingle

as Young Woman on Train

Nick Dimitri

as Asst. Director - Seaside / Boy Friend on Train