The World's Greatest Lover (1977)
"Go ahead - laugh!"

Title: The World's Greatest Lover
Original Title: The World's Greatest Lover
Release Date: 1977-12-18
Status: Released
Rating: 5.8/10 (from 31 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Comedy
Production Companies: Jouer Limited, 20th Century Fox
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.
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