Search results
Feb 13, 1978 · The World's Greatest Lover: Directed by Gene Wilder. With Gene Wilder, Carol Kane, Dom DeLuise, Fritz Feld. A neurotic baker travels to Hollywood to attend a talent search for an actor to rival the great Valentino. Although not an actor, through blind luck he succeeds, to a certain degree.
- (2.2K)
- Comedy
- Gene Wilder
- 1978-02-13
The World's Greatest Lover is a 1977 American parody film directed, written by and starring Gene Wilder, and co-starring Carol Kane and Dom DeLuise. It is a tribute/spoof of classic silent comedies and "old Hollywood" of the 1920s, specifically the popularity of romantic icon Rudolph Valentino.
- $4.8 million
- John Morris
- Gene Wilder
Dec 31, 2014 · English. When a film studio decides to find a movie star to rival celebrity Rudolph Valentino, the company's executives, particularly the imperious Zitz (Dom DeLuise), sponsor a contest to audition aspiring actors. High-strung baker Rudy Hickman (Gene Wilder) enters the competition as Rudy Valentine, and, surprisingly, seems to hold some promise.
- Dec 31, 2014
- 927
- Clint Olson II
Summaries. A neurotic baker travels to Hollywood to attend a talent search for an actor to rival the great Valentino. Although not an actor, through blind luck he succeeds, to a certain degree. In the early 1920s Hollywood, Adolph Zitz, who surrounds himself with yes men, wants his movie studio, Rainbow, to be the greatest in town by making a ...
Carl Ballantine. Uncle Harry. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. When a film studio decides to find a movie star to rival celebrity Rudolph Valentino, the company's executives,...
- (30)
- Gene Wilder
- PG
- Gene Wilder
People also ask
When was the World's Greatest Lover released?
Where was 'the World's Greatest Lover' filmed?
Who is Rudy Wilder's wife in 'the World's Greatest Lover'?
Full Cast & Crew. See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro. Directed by. Writing Credits. Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. Produced by. Music by. Cinematography by. Editing by. Production Design by. Art Direction by. Set Decoration by. Costume Design by. Makeup Department. Production Management.