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The World’s Greatest Lover 1977

Runtime

89 mins

Language

English

English

Go ahead—laugh! Frustrated studio mogul Adolph Zitz launches a talent search for a new romantic lead to rival the legendary Rudolph Valentino, drawing thousands of hopefuls to Hollywood. Rudy Valentine, a neurotic baker from Milwaukee with no romance or acting experience, sees his chance when his wife leaves him for the real Valentino. Determined, Rudy embarks on outrageous schemes to win the coveted role and win back his love.

Go ahead—laugh! Frustrated studio mogul Adolph Zitz launches a talent search for a new romantic lead to rival the legendary Rudolph Valentino, drawing thousands of hopefuls to Hollywood. Rudy Valentine, a neurotic baker from Milwaukee with no romance or acting experience, sees his chance when his wife leaves him for the real Valentino. Determined, Rudy embarks on outrageous schemes to win the coveted role and win back his love.

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Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The World’s Greatest Lover

Explore the complete cast of The World’s Greatest Lover, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


James Hong

James Hong

Yes Man #3

George Memmoli

George Memmoli

Truck Driver

Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

Adolph Zitz

Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman

Carol Kane

Carol Kane

Annie Hickman

James Gleason

James Gleason

Room Clerk

Fritz Feld

Fritz Feld

Tomaso Abalone

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Assistant Director

Carol Arthur

Carol Arthur

Woman in Record Store

Rolfe Sedan

Rolfe Sedan

Conductor

Peter Elbling

Peter Elbling

Robert Drake

Lupe Ontiveros

Lupe Ontiveros

Whore #2

Mews Small

Mews Small

Slave Girl #2

David Huddleston

David Huddleston

Bakery Owner

Bunny Summers

Bunny Summers

Mother on Train

Sidney Miller

Sidney Miller

Man at the Table

Jorge Moreno

Jorge Moreno

Mexican Gangster

Sal Viscuso

Sal Viscuso

Assistant Director

Michael Huddleston

Michael Huddleston

Barber

Nick Dimitri

Nick Dimitri

Asst. Director - Seaside / Boy Friend on Train

Richard Dimitri

Richard Dimitri

Tony Lassiter

Jack Riley

Jack Riley

Projectionist

Ronny Graham

Ronny Graham

Director Dorsey

Carl Ballantine

Carl Ballantine

Uncle Harry

Poncie Ponce

Poncie Ponce

Pineapple

Candice Azzara

Candice Azzara

Anne Calassandro

Stanley Brock

Stanley Brock

Yes Man #2

Pat Ast

Pat Ast

Italian Wardrobe Lady / Bakery Lady

Ilya Baskin

Ilya Baskin

Actor with Bad Breath

Warren Burton

Warren Burton

Greta Ga-Ga

Matt Collins

Matt Collins

Rudolph Valentino

David Levy

David Levy

Elevator Operator

Robert Ball

Robert Ball

Bald Man

Lou Cutell

Lou Cutell

Mr. Kipper

Billy Sands

Billy Sands

Guard - Paramount

Teda Bracci

Teda Bracci

Whore #3

Harriet Gibson

Harriet Gibson

Pastry Customer

Nora Boland

Nora Boland

Woman

Alvin Hammer

Alvin Hammer

Second Wardrobe Man

Randolph Dobbs

Randolph Dobbs

Yes Man #1

Zooey Hall

Zooey Hall

Finalist #1 - Gary

Michael McManus

Michael McManus

Yes Man #5

Richard Karron

Richard Karron

Bodyguard

Florence Sundstrom

Florence Sundstrom

Aunt Tillie

Harry Gold

Harry Gold

Runner

Charles Knapp

Charles Knapp

Bakery Foreman

Freddie Roberto

Freddie Roberto

Priest

Skip E. Lowe

Skip E. Lowe

First Wardrobe Man

Rita Conde

Rita Conde

Whore #1

Tracey Cohn

Tracey Cohn

Little Girl on Train

Ricky Fellen

Ricky Fellen

Cousin Max

Josip Elic

Josip Elic

Headwaiter

Sandy Rovetta

Sandy Rovetta

Woman Dancer

Hannah Dean

Hannah Dean

Maid

Pavla Ustinov

Pavla Ustinov

Leading Lady

Gustaf Unger

Gustaf Unger

Producer

Norbert Schiller

Norbert Schiller

Captain

Richard A. Roth

Richard A. Roth

Chico

Speedy Zapata

Speedy Zapata

Mexican Sidekick

Melissa Fellen

Melissa Fellen

Cousin Corrine

Art Mendelli

Art Mendelli

Jailor

Mark Silberman

Mark Silberman

Cousin Buddy

Elaine Everett

Elaine Everett

Whore #4

Frank O'Brien

Frank O'Brien

Yes Man #4

John Ponyman

John Ponyman

Singer with Megaphone

Carson King

Carson King

Guard at Rainbow Studio

Vincent Edward Vaccaro

Vincent Edward Vaccaro

Legionnaire

Susanna Van Haaren

Susanna Van Haaren

Greta

Lydia Goya

Lydia Goya

Singer in Jail

Gino Gottarelli

Gino Gottarelli

Make-up Man

Kay Dingle

Kay Dingle

Young Woman on Train

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The World’s Greatest Lover Themes and Keywords

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The World’s Greatest Lover Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for The World’s Greatest Lover across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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