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The World's Greatest Lover

The World's Greatest Lover

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 18, 1977

Runtime

1h 29m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

58%

Original Title

The World's Greatest Lover

Production Companies

Jouer Limited, 20th Century Fox

Director

Gene Wilder

Description

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.