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The World's Greatest Lover 1977 Directed by Gene Wilder

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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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Comedy
Production Companies 20th Century Fox , Jouer Limited
Release Date 18 December 1977
89 mins
Cast
Gene Wilder Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman
Carol Kane Annie Hickman
Dom DeLuise Adolph Zitz
Fritz Feld Tomaso Abalone
Carol Arthur Woman in Record Store
Candice Azzara Anne Calassandro
Carl Ballantine Uncle Harry
Stanley Brock Yes Man #2
Warren Burton Greta Ga-Ga
Matt Collins Rudolph Valentino
Lou Cutell Mr. Kipper
Danny DeVito Assistant Director
Richard Dimitri Tony Lassiter
Josip Elic Headwaiter
Melissa Fellen Cousin Corrine
Ricky Fellen Cousin Max
James Gleason Room Clerk
Ronny Graham Director Dorsey
James Hong Yes Man #3
David Huddleston Bakery Owner
Richard Karron Bodyguard
Michael McManus Yes Man #5
Sidney Miller Man at the Table
Jorge Moreno Mexican Gangster
Jack Riley Projectionist
Billy Sands Guard - Paramount
Rolfe Sedan Conductor
Florence Sundstrom Aunt Tillie
Sal Viscuso Assistant Director
Mark Silberman Cousin Buddy
Robert Ball Bald Man
Randolph Dobbs Yes Man #1
Sandy Rovetta Woman Dancer
Rita Conde Whore #1
Lupe Ontiveros Whore #2
Teda Bracci Whore #3
Elaine Everett Whore #4
Gustaf Unger Producer
Harry Gold Runner
Poncie Ponce Pineapple
Frank O'Brien Yes Man #4
Mews Small Slave Girl #2
Harriet Gibson Pastry Customer
Peter Elbling Robert Drake
Charles Knapp Bakery Foreman
George Memmoli Truck Driver
Pat Ast Italian Wardrobe Lady / Bakery Lady
Tracey Cohn Little Girl on Train
John Ponyman Singer with Megaphone
Patrick Regan Assistant Director
Skip E. Lowe First Wardrobe Man
Ilya Baskin Actor with Bad Breath
David Levy Elevator Operator
Bunny Summers Mother on Train
Carson King Guard at Rainbow Studio
Pavla Ustinov Leading Lady
Alvin Hammer Second Wardrobe Man
Zooey Hall Finalist #1 - Gary
Lydia Goya Singer in Jail
Speedy Zapata Mexican Sidekick
Gino Gottarelli Make-up Man
Kay Dingle Young Woman on Train
Nick Dimitri Asst. Director - Seaside / Boy Friend on Train
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