The World's Greatest Lover

Name: The World's Greatest Lover
Director: Gene Wilder
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1977-12-18
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Gene Wilder, Carol Kane, Dom DeLuise, Fritz Feld, Carol Arthur

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1977 · 89 min · PG · Comedy · TMDB 5.6/10

Overview

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

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