The World's Greatest Lover

The World's Greatest Lover (1977) is a comedy film directed by Gene Wilder rated 5.6/10.

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

Lou Cutell

Mr. Kipper

Danny DeVito

Assistant Director