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The World's Greatest Lover(1977)
Status: Released
Date: 1977-12-18
58%
31 Votes
Time: 1h 29m
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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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Jouer Limited
Movie: The World's Greatest Lover
Top 10 Billed 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
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