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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Cast

Gene Wilder

Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman

Carol Kane

Annie Hickman

Fritz Feld

Tomaso Abalone

Carol Arthur

Woman in Record Store

Candice Azzara

Anne Calassandro

Carl Ballantine

Uncle Harry

Stanley Brock

Yes Man #2

Warren Burton

Greta Ga-Ga

Lou Cutell

Mr. Kipper

Danny DeVito

Assistant Director

Richard Dimitri

Tony Lassiter

Josip Elic

Headwaiter