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The World's Greatest Lover (1977)

1h 29m · 18 Dec 1977

Go ahead - laugh!

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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.

Movie ID26946
GenreComedy
DirectorGene Wilder
Main castGene Wilder, Carol Kane, Dom DeLuise, Fritz Feld, Carol Arthur, Candice Azzara, Carl Ballantine, Stanley Brock
Release date18 December 1977
Release year1977
LanguageEnglish
Duration89 min (1h 29m)
Rating5.6 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseJouer Limited

Director: Gene Wilder
Writers: Gene Wilder

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Gene WilderRudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman Carol KaneAnnie Hickman Dom DeLuiseAdolph Zitz Fritz FeldTomaso Abalone Carol ArthurWoman in Record Store Candice AzzaraAnne Calassandro Carl BallantineUncle Harry Stanley BrockYes Man #2 Warren BurtonGreta Ga-Ga
Matt CollinsRudolph Valentino
Lou CutellMr. Kipper Danny DeVitoAssistant Director Richard DimitriTony Lassiter Josip ElicHeadwaiter
Melissa FellenCousin Corrine
Ricky FellenCousin Max
James GleasonRoom Clerk Ronny GrahamDirector Dorsey James HongYes Man #3
Michael HuddlestonBarber

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