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.
Top Cast
Gene Wilder as Rudy Valentine
Carol Kane as Annie Hickman
Dom DeLuise as Adolph Zitz
Fritz Feld as Tomaso Abalone
Carol Arthur as Woman in Record Store
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