The World's Greatest Lover (1977)

Director:

Gene Wilder

Writer:

Gene Wilder (writer)

Release Date:

15 February 1978 (France)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Go ahead - laugh!

Plot:

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! |

Plot Keywords:

Talent Search | Mistaken Identity | Revolving Door | Screen Test | Film Making

Cast

Gene Wilder	...	Rudy Valentine aka Rudy Hickman
Carol Kane	...	Annie Hickman
Dom DeLuise	...	Adolph Zitz
Fritz Feld	...	Tomaso Abalone, Hotel Manager
Mark Silberman	...	Cousin Buddy
Robert Ball	...	Bald Man (as Robert E. Ball)
Randolph Dobbs	...	Yes Man #1
Sandy Rovetta	...	Woman Dancer
Hannah Dean	...	Maid
Rita Conde	...	Whore #1
Lupe Ontiveros	...	Whore #2
Teda Bracci	...	Whore #3
Elaine Everett	...	Whore #4
Gustaf Unger	...	Producer
Harry Gold	...	Freddie the Runner

Runtime:

USA:89 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Sweden:11 | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company:

Jouer Limited

Trivia:

Lupe Ontiveros' film debut.

Goofs:

Continuity: Interior of tour bus has sky lights that don't appear in exterior shots of vehicle.

Quotes:

Rudy Valentine: Are you trying to give me fart hailure?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Something to Scream About (2003) (V)

Soundtrack:

You Oughta Be in Pictures

In Reference To The Bashers Of This Film

This movie is a perfect example of a film that divides people into 2 groups.. Those who get the joke and those who don't. People usually attack what they don't understand. This film has a comic style and charm that has been unparalleled since. It's a GREAT comedy.. and a GREAT romance. It's a perfect date movie. A perfect movie for someone who wants a good lighthearted laugh. And if your perspective is too tense, maybe this movie isn't for you, and you may need counseling. It is an injustice that Fox has kept this film, along with Wilder's 1975 classic "The Adventure Of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother" on the shelf since the early 80's, having never seen the light of day on DVD. Yet they feel "Big Momma's House" was worthy of a special edition. I find it odd that my two all time favorite romantic comedies have never been released on DVD. The other being Carl Reiner's "The One And Only", which Paramount has sat on since the early 80's as well... Yet, "From Justin To Kelly" is in nearly every video store in the country. There is no Justice in the world. Maybe those who took the time to bash this will enjoy "From Justin To Kelly", I'm sure that one is watered enough for them to "get".