Movie Description
The World's Greatest Lover
(1977)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gene Wilder
- Producer : Gene Wilder
- Writer : Gene Wilder
- Editor : Anthony A. Pellegrino
- Cast : Gene Wilder,Carol Kane,Dom DeLuise,Fritz Feld,Carol Arthur,Candice Azzara,Carl Ballantine,Stanley Brock,Warren Burton,Matt Collins,Lou Cutell,Danny DeVito,Richard Dimitri,Josip Elic,Melissa Fellen,Ricky Fellen,James Gleason,Ronny Graham,James Hong,Michael Huddleston,David Huddleston,Richard Karron,Michael McManus,Art Mendelli,Sidney Miller,Jorge Moreno,Jack Riley,Billy Sands,Rolfe Sedan,Florence Sundstrom,Sal Viscuso,Mark Silberman,Robert Ball,Randolph Dobbs,Sandy Rovetta,Hannah Dean,Rita Conde,Lupe Ontiveros,Teda Bracci,Elaine Everett,Gustaf Unger,Harry Gold,Poncie Ponce,Frank O'Brien,Mews Small,Harriet Gibson,Richard A. Roth,Norbert Schiller,Peter Elbling,Freddie Roberto,Charles Knapp,George Memmoli,Pat Ast,Tracey Cohn,John Ponyman,Patrick Regan,Skip E. Lowe,Nora Boland,Elya Baskin,David Levy,Bunny Summers,Carson King,Pavla Ustinov,Alvin Hammer,Vincent Edward Vaccaro,Zooey Hall,Susanna Van Haaren,Lydia Goya,Speedy Zapata,Gino Gottarelli,Kay Dingle,Nick Dimitri
Cast
Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman
Annie Hickman
Adolph Zitz
Tomaso Abalone
Woman in Record Store
Anne Calassandro
Uncle Harry
Yes Man #2
Greta Ga-Ga
Rudolph Valentino
Mr. Kipper
Assistant Director
Tony Lassiter
Headwaiter
Cousin Corrine
Cousin Max
Room Clerk
Director Dorsey
Yes Man #3
Barber
Bakery Owner
Bodyguard
Yes Man #5
Jailor
Man at the Table
Mexican Gangster
Projectionist
Guard - Paramount
Conductor
Aunt Tillie
Assistant Director
Cousin Buddy
Bald Man
Yes Man #1
Woman Dancer
Maid
Whore #1
Whore #2
Whore #3
Whore #4
Producer
Runner
Pineapple
Yes Man #4
Slave Girl #2
Pastry Customer
Chico
Captain
Robert Drake
Priest
Bakery Foreman
Truck Driver
Italian Wardrobe Lady / Bakery Lady
Little Girl on Train
Singer with Megaphone
Assistant Director
First Wardrobe Man
Woman
Actor with Bad Breath
Elevator Operator
Mother on Train
Guard at Rainbow Studio
Leading Lady
Second Wardrobe Man
Legionnaire
Finalist #1 - Gary
Greta
Singer in Jail
Mexican Sidekick
Make-up Man
Young Woman on Train
Asst. Director - Seaside / Boy Friend on Train
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Facts
Original TitleThe World's Greatest Lover
Status Released
Release Information
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1977-12-18
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 29m
Production CompaniesJouer Limited,20th Century Fox
Genres
- Comedy
