The World’s Greatest Lover (1977): Cast
The World’s Greatest Lover is a 1977 comedy starring Dom DeLuise as Adolph Zitz, Matt Collins and Gene Wilder. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jouer Limited
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The World’s Greatest Lover About?
The premise of The World’s Greatest Lover without spoilers.
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.
The World’s Greatest Lover Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- talent search
- prostitute
- horse
- impersonation
- audition
- sex manual
- neurosis
- sticking out one's tongue
- daydreaming
- tango
- reference to rudolph valentino
- anger
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- studio head
- yes man
- barber
- shaving
- directed by star
- mistaken identity
- filmmaking
- title spoken by character
- married couple
- hotel concierge
- jail
- tongue
- movie studio
- hotel
- studio executive
- bathtub
- lifting someone into the air
- husband wife relationship
- wife leaves her husband
- wilder and deluise
- horse jumping
- choking
- prison
- violinist
- tent
- movie set
- church
- close up of breasts
- laughter
- phonograph record
- flooded room
- overflowing bathtub
- sex
- hotel room
- massage
- laryngitis
- hysterics
- train
The World’s Greatest Lover Cast & Characters
Dom DeLuise leads the cast as Adolph Zitz, with Matt Collins as Rudolph Valentino and Gene Wilder as Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman.
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Dom DeLuise as Adolph Zitz - Matt Collins as Rudolph Valentino
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Gene Wilder as Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman -
James Hong as Yes Man #3
Also Starring in The World’s Greatest Lover
· 68 more- Danny DeVito Assistant Director
- James Gleason Room Clerk
- Fritz Feld Tomaso Abalone
- Carol Kane Annie Hickman
- David Huddleston Bakery Owner
- George Memmoli Truck Driver
- Carol Arthur Woman in Record Store
- Rolfe Sedan Conductor
- Sidney Miller Man at the Table
- Alvin Hammer Second Wardrobe Man
- Jack Riley Projectionist
- Lupe Ontiveros Whore #2
- Nick Dimitri Asst. Director - Seaside / Boy Friend on Train
- Norbert Schiller Captain
- Ilya Baskin Actor with Bad Breath
- Stanley Brock Yes Man #2
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- Lou Cutell Mr. Kipper
- Bunny Summers Mother on Train
- Michael McManus Yes Man #5
- Pat Ast Italian Wardrobe Lady / Bakery Lady
- Mews Small Slave Girl #2
- Carl Ballantine Uncle Harry
- Peter Elbling Robert Drake
- Candice Azzara Anne Calassandro
- Sal Viscuso Assistant Director
- Warren Burton Greta Ga-Ga
- Robert Ball Bald Man
- Josip Elic Headwaiter
- Charles Knapp Bakery Foreman
- Billy Sands Guard - Paramount
- Rita Conde Whore #1
- Jorge Moreno Mexican Gangster
- Ronny Graham Director Dorsey
- Teda Bracci Whore #3
- Richard Dimitri Tony Lassiter
- Zooey Hall Finalist #1 - Gary
- Florence Sundstrom Aunt Tillie
- Nora Boland Woman
- Richard Karron Bodyguard
- Skip E. Lowe First Wardrobe Man
- Michael Huddleston Barber
- Poncie Ponce Pineapple
- Harry Gold Runner
- Freddie Roberto Priest
- Sandy Rovetta Woman Dancer
- Gustaf Unger Producer
- David Levy Elevator Operator
- Harriet Gibson Pastry Customer
- Patrick Regan Assistant Director
- Hannah Dean Maid
- Pavla Ustinov Leading Lady
- Speedy Zapata Mexican Sidekick
- Randolph Dobbs Yes Man #1
- Tracey Cohn Little Girl on Train
- Ricky Fellen Cousin Max
- Richard A. Roth Chico
- Elaine Everett Whore #4
- Lydia Goya Singer in Jail
- Melissa Fellen Cousin Corrine
- Art Mendelli Jailor
- Mark Silberman Cousin Buddy
- Frank O'Brien Yes Man #4
- John Ponyman Singer with Megaphone
- Carson King Guard at Rainbow Studio
- Vincent Edward Vaccaro Legionnaire
- Susanna Van Haaren Greta
- Gino Gottarelli Make-up Man
- Kay Dingle Young Woman on Train
The World’s Greatest Lover Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The World’s Greatest Lover.
Cars in The World’s Greatest Lover
11 cars on screen, including the Nash Advanced Six and the unknown.
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Nash Advanced Six Minor role -
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unknown Minor role -
unknown Minor role
The World’s Greatest Lover Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Najwiekszy kochanek swiata” and “Il più grande amatore del mondo”.
- Also known as
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- Najwiekszy kochanek swiata
- Il più grande amatore del mondo
- Drôle de séducteur
- El mejor amante del mundo
- Der größte Liebhaber der Welt
- A világ legnagyobb hősszerelmese
- Największy kochanek świata
- ¿Qué clase de amante es este?
- Величайший любовник в мире
- O Maior Amante do Mundo
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The World’s Greatest Lover FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The World’s Greatest Lover, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The World’s Greatest Lover?
The World’s Greatest Lover runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The World’s Greatest Lover released?
The World’s Greatest Lover was released on December 18, 1977.
Who is in the cast of The World’s Greatest Lover?
The World’s Greatest Lover stars Dom DeLuise as Adolph Zitz, Matt Collins as Rudolph Valentino and Gene Wilder as Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman, among 72 credited actors.
Does The World’s Greatest Lover have a post-credit scene?
No. The World’s Greatest Lover has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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