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

Crew

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