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The World's Greatest Lover

1977
Directed byGene Wilder
1h 29m

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. But when his wife leaves him for the real Valentino, Rudy goes to outrageous lengths to win the role of a lifetime and win back the love of his life.

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Gene WilderRudy Valentine / Rudy HickmanCarol KaneAnnie Hickman
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DETAILS
GENRES
Comedy
STATUSReleased
RATING
5.5

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