The World's Greatest Lover is a 1977 film written and directed by Gene Wilder. The film is a comedy that revolves around the world of cinema and aspirations of becoming a movie star.

Plot

The film is set in 1920s Hollywood and follows the story of Rudy Valentine (played by Gene Wilder), an aspiring actor who works in a chocolate factory. Rudy is a romantic dreamer who wants to become the greatest movie star of all time.

One day, after being fired from the chocolate factory, Rudy decides to pursue his dream and heads to Hollywood with his wife Annie (played by Carol Kane). However, things don't go as planned, and Rudy finds himself in a series of comedic situations as he tries to make his dream of becoming a movie star come true.

Rudy clashes with an eccentric director, a ruthless movie producer, and a series of on-set mishaps but continues to persevere in his ambition to become a star. Meanwhile, his relationship with Annie is put to the test.

The film explores themes of ambition, love, and the illusion of Hollywood glamour through a comedic lens.

Complete Cast:

• Gene Wilder as Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman
• Carol Kane as Annie Hickman
• Dom DeLuise as Adolph Zitz
• Fritz Feld as Maitre d'
• Mark Silberman as Zitz's Assistant
• Robert Ball as Chauffeur
• Danny DeVito as Assistant Director

Director: Gene Wilder

Producer: Gene Wilder

Writer: Gene Wilder

Music by: John Morris

Cinematographer: Gerald Hirschfeld

Production Cost: Not publicly disclosed.

Box Office: Not publicly disclosed.

Awards: It did not receive any notable awards.

Critics' Reception: The World's Greatest Lover did not receive the same level of critical recognition as Gene Wilder's other films. Some critics appreciated it for its comedy and warmth, while others found it less memorable compared to his earlier works.