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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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 h
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Gene Wilder
as Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman
Carol Kane
as Annie Hickman
Dom DeLuise
as Adolph Zitz
Fritz Feld
as Tomaso Abalone
Carol Arthur
as Woman in Record Store
Candice Azzara
as Anne Calassandro
Carl Ballantine
as Uncle Harry
Stanley Brock
as Yes Man #2
Warren Burton
as Greta Ga-Ga
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Matt Collins
as Rudolph Valentino
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Movie OTT Editorial
1 min read · Published July 11, 2026
5.6/10
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.
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