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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1977
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy
Votes36
DirectorGene Wilder
WritersGene Wilder
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe World's Greatest Lover
About 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.
Directed by Gene Wilder, The World's Greatest Lover leans on a strong ensemble — Gene Wilder, Carol Kane, Dom DeLuise — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1977.
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