Poster of The World's Greatest Lover

The World's Greatest Lover

Plot: 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
Release Date: Sunday, December 18 1977
47 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Gene WilderGene Wilder
Gene Wilder was
44 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman'.
Sun, Jun 11 1933 –
Mon, Aug 29 2016
Portrait of Carol KaneCarol Kane
Carol Kane was
25 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Annie Hickman'.
Wed, Jun 18 1952
Portrait of Dom DeLuiseDom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise was
44 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Adolph Zitz'.
Tue, Aug 01 1933 –
Mon, May 04 2009
Portrait of Fritz FeldFritz Feld
Fritz Feld was
77 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Tomaso Abalone'.
Sun, Oct 14 1900 –
Thu, Nov 18 1993
Portrait of Carol ArthurCarol Arthur
Carol Arthur was
42 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Woman in Record Store'.
Sun, Aug 04 1935 –
Sun, Nov 01 2020
Portrait of Candice AzzaraCandice Azzara
Candice Azzara was
32 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Anne Calassandro'.
Fri, May 18 1945
Portrait of Carl BallantineCarl Ballantine
Carl Ballantine was
60 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Uncle Harry'.
Thu, Sep 27 1917 –
Tue, Nov 03 2009
Portrait of Stanley BrockStanley Brock
Stanley Brock was
46 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Yes Man #2'.
Tue, Jul 07 1931 –
Fri, Jan 25 1991
Portrait of Warren BurtonWarren Burton
Warren Burton was
33 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Greta Ga-Ga'.
Mon, Oct 23 1944 –
Mon, Oct 02 2017
Portrait of Matt CollinsMatt Collins
Matt Collins was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Rudolph Valentino'.
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Portrait of Lou CutellLou Cutell
Lou Cutell was
47 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Mr. Kipper'.
Mon, Oct 06 1930 –
Sun, Nov 21 2021
Portrait of Danny DeVitoDanny DeVito
Danny DeVito was
33 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Assistant Director'.
Fri, Nov 17 1944
Portrait of Richard DimitriRichard Dimitri
Richard Dimitri was
35 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Tony Lassiter'.
Sat, Jun 27 1942
Portrait of Josip ElicJosip Elic
Josip Elic was
56 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Headwaiter'.
Thu, Mar 10 1921 –
Mon, Oct 21 2019
Portrait of Melissa FellenMelissa Fellen
Melissa Fellen was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Cousin Corrine'.
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Portrait of Ricky FellenRicky Fellen
Ricky Fellen was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Cousin Max'.
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Portrait of James GleasonJames Gleason
James Gleason was
25 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Room Clerk'.
Tue, Sep 30 1952
Portrait of Ronny GrahamRonny Graham
Ronny Graham was
58 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Director Dorsey'.
Tue, Aug 26 1919 –
Sun, Jul 04 1999
Portrait of James HongJames Hong
James Hong was
48 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Yes Man #3'.
Fri, Feb 22 1929
Portrait of Michael HuddlestonMichael Huddleston
Michael Huddleston was
25 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Barber'.
Mon, Nov 10 1952 –
Thu, May 06 2021
Portrait of David HuddlestonDavid Huddleston
David Huddleston was
47 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Bakery Owner'.
Wed, Sep 17 1930 –
Tue, Aug 02 2016
Portrait of Richard KarronRichard Karron
Richard Karron was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Bodyguard'.
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Portrait of Michael McManusMichael McManus
Michael McManus was
31 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Yes Man #5'.
Sat, Jan 26 1946
Portrait of Art MendelliArt Mendelli
Art Mendelli was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Jailor'.
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Portrait of Sidney MillerSidney Miller
Sidney Miller was
61 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Man at the Table'.
Sun, Oct 22 1916 –
Sat, Jan 10 2004
Portrait of Jorge MorenoJorge Moreno
Jorge Moreno was
54 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Mexican Gangster'.
Sun, Jan 21 1923 –
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Portrait of Jack RileyJack Riley
Jack Riley was
41 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Projectionist'.
Mon, Dec 30 1935 –
Fri, Aug 19 2016
Portrait of Billy SandsBilly Sands
Billy Sands was
66 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Guard - Paramount'.
Fri, Jan 06 1911 –
Mon, Aug 27 1984
Portrait of Rolfe SedanRolfe Sedan
Rolfe Sedan was
81 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Conductor'.
Mon, Jan 20 1896 –
Wed, Sep 15 1982
Portrait of Florence SundstromFlorence Sundstrom
Florence Sundstrom was
59 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Aunt Tillie'.
Sat, Feb 09 1918 –
Mon, Jun 25 2001
Portrait of Sal ViscusoSal Viscuso
Sal Viscuso was
29 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Oct 05 1948
Portrait of Mark SilbermanMark Silberman
Mark Silberman was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Cousin Buddy'.
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Portrait of Robert BallRobert Ball
Robert Ball was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Bald Man'.
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Portrait of Randolph DobbsRandolph Dobbs
Randolph Dobbs was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Yes Man #1'.
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Portrait of Sandy RovettaSandy Rovetta
Sandy Rovetta was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Woman Dancer'.
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Portrait of Hannah DeanHannah Dean
Hannah Dean was
44 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Maid'.
Thu, Mar 02 1933 –
Thu, May 06 2004
Portrait of Rita CondeRita Conde
Rita Conde was
63 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Whore #1'.
Mon, May 18 1914 –
Wed, May 10 1989
Portrait of Lupe OntiverosLupe Ontiveros
Lupe Ontiveros was
35 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Whore #2'.
Thu, Sep 17 1942 –
Thu, Jul 26 2012
Portrait of Teda BracciTeda Bracci
Teda Bracci was
31 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Whore #3'.
Mon, Sep 30 1946
Portrait of Elaine EverettElaine Everett
Elaine Everett was
36 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Whore #4'.
Fri, Jul 11 1941
Portrait of Gustaf UngerGustaf Unger
Gustaf Unger was
57 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Nov 08 1920 –
Fri, Jul 28 1995
Portrait of Harry GoldHarry Gold
Harry Gold was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Runner'.
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Portrait of Poncie PoncePoncie Ponce
Poncie Ponce was
44 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Pineapple'.
Mon, Apr 10 1933
Portrait of Frank O'BrienFrank O'Brien
Frank O'Brien was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Yes Man #4'.
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Portrait of Mews SmallMews Small
Mews Small was
35 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Slave Girl #2'.
Fri, Mar 20 1942
Portrait of Harriet GibsonHarriet Gibson
Harriet Gibson was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Pastry Customer'.
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Portrait of Richard A. RothRichard A. Roth
Richard A. Roth was
38 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Chico'.
Mon, Aug 14 1939 –
Fri, Mar 24 2017
Portrait of Norbert SchillerNorbert Schiller
Norbert Schiller was
78 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Captain'.
Fri, Nov 24 1899 –
Fri, Jan 08 1988
Portrait of Peter ElblingPeter Elbling
Peter Elbling was
34 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Robert Drake'.
Mon, Nov 29 1943
Portrait of Freddie RobertoFreddie Roberto
Freddie Roberto was
71 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Priest'.
Fri, Sep 07 1906 –
Wed, Feb 03 1999
Portrait of Charles KnappCharles Knapp
Charles Knapp was
58 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Bakery Foreman'.
Mon, Nov 10 1919 –
Fri, Oct 27 1995
Portrait of George MemmoliGeorge Memmoli
George Memmoli was
39 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Truck Driver'.
Wed, Aug 03 1938 –
Mon, May 20 1985
Portrait of Pat AstPat Ast
Pat Ast was
36 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Italian Wardrobe Lady / Bakery Lady'.
Tue, Oct 21 1941 –
Wed, Oct 03 2001
Portrait of Tracey CohnTracey Cohn
Tracey Cohn was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Little Girl on Train'.
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Portrait of John PonymanJohn Ponyman
John Ponyman was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Singer with Megaphone'.
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Portrait of Patrick ReganPatrick Regan
Patrick Regan was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Assistant Director'.
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Portrait of Skip E. LoweSkip E. Lowe
Skip E. Lowe was
48 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'First Wardrobe Man'.
Thu, Jun 06 1929
Portrait of Nora BolandNora Boland
Nora Boland was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Woman'.
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Portrait of Elya BaskinElya Baskin
Elya Baskin was
27 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Actor with Bad Breath'.
Fri, Aug 11 1950
Portrait of David LevyDavid Levy
David Levy was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Elevator Operator'.
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Portrait of Bunny SummersBunny Summers
Bunny Summers was
53 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Mother on Train'.
Sat, Feb 23 1924 –
Thu, Sep 09 2010
Portrait of Carson KingCarson King
Carson King was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Guard at Rainbow Studio'.
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Portrait of Pavla UstinovPavla Ustinov
Pavla Ustinov was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Leading Lady'.
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Portrait of Alvin HammerAlvin Hammer
Alvin Hammer was
62 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Second Wardrobe Man'.
Sat, Jan 02 1915 –
Sun, Oct 31 1993
Portrait of Vincent Edward VaccaroVincent Edward Vaccaro
Vincent Edward Vaccaro was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Legionnaire'.
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Portrait of Zooey HallZooey Hall
Zooey Hall was
31 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Finalist #1 - Gary'.
Tue, Aug 13 1946
Portrait of Susanna Van HaarenSusanna Van Haaren
Susanna Van Haaren was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Greta'.
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Portrait of Lydia GoyaLydia Goya
Lydia Goya was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Singer in Jail'.
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Portrait of Speedy ZapataSpeedy Zapata
Speedy Zapata was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Mexican Sidekick'.
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Portrait of Gino GottarelliGino Gottarelli
Gino Gottarelli was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Make-up Man'.
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Portrait of Kay DingleKay Dingle
Kay Dingle was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Young Woman on Train'.
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Portrait of Nick DimitriNick Dimitri
Nick Dimitri was
44 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Asst. Director - Seaside / Boy Friend on Train'.
Thu, Dec 22 1932 –
Wed, Oct 20 2021

Crew

Portrait of Gene WilderGene Wilder
Gene Wilder was
44 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'
Sun, Jun 11 1933 –
Mon, Aug 29 2016
Portrait of Gerald HirschfeldGerald Hirschfeld
Gerald Hirschfeld was
56 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Apr 25 1921 –
Mon, Feb 13 2017
Portrait of Anthony A. PellegrinoAnthony A. Pellegrino
Anthony A. Pellegrino was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of William HartmanWilliam Hartman
William Hartman was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Richard SperberRichard Sperber
Richard Sperber was
60 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Mon, Jan 22 1917 –
Fri, Jun 17 2005
Portrait of John MorrisJohn Morris
John Morris was
51 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Original Music Composer'
Mon, Oct 18 1926 –
Thu, Jan 25 2018
Portrait of William TuttleWilliam Tuttle
William Tuttle was
65 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sat, Apr 13 1912 –
Fri, Jul 27 2007
Portrait of John Franco Jr.John Franco Jr.
John Franco Jr. was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Terry D. FrazeeTerry D. Frazee
Terry D. Frazee was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Alan JohnsonAlan Johnson
Alan Johnson was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Choreographer'
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Portrait of Terence MarshTerence Marsh
Terence Marsh was
46 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Production Design'
Sat, Nov 14 1931 –
Tue, Jan 09 2018
Portrait of Ruth MyersRuth Myers
Ruth Myers was
37 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Costume Design'
Mon, Jan 01 1940
Portrait of Theodore SoderbergTheodore Soderberg
Theodore Soderberg was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Owen MarshOwen Marsh
Owen Marsh was
47 in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Camera Operator'
Thu, May 29 1930 –
Sun, Jan 10 2021
Portrait of Logan FrazeeLogan Frazee
Logan Frazee was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Jeffrey W. PetersenJeffrey W. Petersen
Jeffrey W. Petersen was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Steven P. SardanisSteven P. Sardanis
Steven P. Sardanis was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of William S. Maxwell IIIWilliam S. Maxwell III
William S. Maxwell III was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Leadman'
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Portrait of Julia TuckerJulia Tucker
Julia Tucker was
>> in The World's Greatest Lover
as 'Script Supervisor'
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