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The World's Greatest Lover

19771h 29m5.6/ 10 · TMDB · 37 votes
Comedy

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.

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Directed by Gene Wilder

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

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

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Film details

Released18 Dec 1977
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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Matt Collins

Rudolph Valentino

Lou Cutell
Lou Cutell

Mr. Kipper

Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito

Assistant Director