The World's Greatest Lover(1977)
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The World's Greatest Lover Synopsis
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.
The World's Greatest Lover (1977) is a comedy film directed by Gene Wilder, released on December 18, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Gene Wilder, Carol Kane, Dom DeLuise and Fritz Feld. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Gene Wilder
- Writers:
- Gene Wilder
- Producers:
- Gene Wilder
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Hirschfeld
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Jouer Limited, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The World's Greatest Lover (1977) Trailer
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The World's Greatest Lover Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Wilder
as Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman
Carol Kane
as Annie Hickman
Dom DeLuise
as Adolph Zitz
Fritz Feld
as Tomaso Abalone
Carol Arthur
as Woman in Record Store
Candice Azzara
as Anne Calassandro
Carl Ballantine
as Uncle Harry
Stanley Brock
as Yes Man #2
Warren Burton
as Greta Ga-Ga
- Matt Collins
Matt Collins
as Rudolph Valentino
Lou Cutell
as Mr. Kipper
Danny DeVito
as Assistant Director
Key crew
Directed by Gene Wilder, written by Gene Wilder, produced by Gene Wilder.
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The World's Greatest Lover Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 37 ratings.
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The World's Greatest Lover – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The World's Greatest Lover?
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The main cast of The World's Greatest Lover (1977) includes Gene Wilder, Carol Kane, Dom DeLuise, Fritz Feld and Carol Arthur. The film was directed by Gene Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World's Greatest Lover released?
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The World's Greatest Lover was released on December 18, 1977 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The World's Greatest Lover worth watching?
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The World's Greatest Lover (1977) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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