The World's Greatest Lover (1977)
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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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
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