The World's Greatest Lover (1977)

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!

Director:

Gene Wilder

Writer:

Gene Wilder

Stars:

Gene Wilder, Carol Kane, Dom DeLuise

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gene Wilder	...	Rudy Valentine / 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

Storyline

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!

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Plot Keywords:

talent search | barber | audition | tent | written and directed by cast member | 

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Taglines:

Go ahead - laugh!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 February 1978 (France)

Also Known As:

A világ legnagyobb hősszerelmese

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jouer Limited, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of a number of mid-1970s comedies that looked at the silent era of filmmaking. The movies include Peter Bogdanovich's Nickelodeon, Gene Wilder's The World's Greatest Lover and Mel Brooks' Silent Movie.

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Goofs

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

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Quotes

Uncle Harry: I thought you were the hotel manager.
Tomaso Abalone, Hotel Manager: I am the hotel manager!
Uncle Harry: You're the hotel manager *and* a baloney?
Tomaso Abalone, Hotel Manager: That's right!
Uncle Harry: Good. Would you please tell Mr. Rudy Valentine that Uncle Harry is downstairs waiting?
Tomaso Abalone, Hotel Manager: And you are, sir?
Uncle Harry: No, I'm Uncle Harry.
Tomaso Abalone, Hotel Manager: Ah, it's you!
Uncle Harry: Gesundheit!
[Turning towards his wife]
[...]

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Crazy Credits

There is a credit to Frederico Fellini, who was not on the picture, 'for encouragement at the right time'.

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Connections

Featured in Lørdagshjørnet: Gene Wilder (1978)

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Soundtracks

"You Oughta Be in Pictures"
(uncredited)
Music by Dana Suesse
Played when Rudy walks on the set for his audition

User Reviews

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".