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The World's Greatest Lover (1977)

PG · 1977-12-18 · 1h 29m · EN
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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.

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Gene WilderDirector, Writer

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Gene WilderGene WilderRudy Valentine / Rudy HickmanCarol KaneCarol KaneAnnie HickmanDom DeLuiseDom DeLuiseAdolph ZitzFritz FeldFritz FeldTomaso AbaloneCarol ArthurCarol ArthurWoman in Record StoreMark SilbermanMark SilbermanCousin BuddyCandice AzzaraCandice AzzaraAnne CalassandroCarl BallantineCarl BallantineUncle HarryStanley BrockStanley BrockYes Man #2Lou CutellLou CutellMr. KipperWarren BurtonWarren BurtonGreta Ga-GaDanny DeVitoDanny DeVitoAssistant Director

Keywords

Movie starChokingTalent search

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityMovie Star · Choking · Talent SearchDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference120590Actor preference4842 · 92735 · 189819

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What is The World's Greatest Lover about?

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.

How long is The World's Greatest Lover?

The World's Greatest Lover has a runtime of 89 minutes.