Story :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.
Cast
Gene WilderRudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman
Carol KaneAnnie Hickman
Dom DeLuiseAdolph Zitz
Fritz FeldTomaso Abalone
Carol ArthurWoman in Record Store
Candice AzzaraAnne Calassandro
Carl BallantineUncle Harry
Stanley BrockYes Man #2
Warren BurtonGreta Ga-Ga
Matt CollinsRudolph Valentino
Lou CutellMr. Kipper
Danny DeVitoAssistant Director
Richard DimitriTony Lassiter
Josip ElicHeadwaiter
Melissa FellenCousin Corrine
Ricky FellenCousin Max
James GleasonRoom Clerk
Ronny GrahamDirector Dorsey
James HongYes Man #3
Michael HuddlestonBarber
David HuddlestonBakery Owner
Richard KarronBodyguard
Michael McManusYes Man #5
Art MendelliJailor
Sidney MillerMan at the Table
Jorge MorenoMexican Gangster
Jack RileyProjectionist
Billy SandsGuard - Paramount
Rolfe SedanConductor
Florence SundstromAunt Tillie
Sal ViscusoAssistant Director
Mark SilbermanCousin Buddy
Robert BallBald Man
Randolph DobbsYes Man #1
Sandy RovettaWoman Dancer
Hannah DeanMaid
Rita CondeWhore #1
Lupe OntiverosWhore #2
Teda BracciWhore #3
Elaine EverettWhore #4
Gustaf UngerProducer
Harry GoldRunner
Poncie PoncePineapple
Frank O'BrienYes Man #4
Mews SmallSlave Girl #2
Harriet GibsonPastry Customer
Richard A. RothChico
Norbert SchillerCaptain
Peter ElblingRobert Drake
Freddie RobertoPriest
Charles KnappBakery Foreman
George MemmoliTruck Driver
Pat AstItalian Wardrobe Lady / Bakery Lady
Tracey CohnLittle Girl on Train
John PonymanSinger with Megaphone
Patrick ReganAssistant Director
Skip E. LoweFirst Wardrobe Man
Nora BolandWoman
Elya BaskinActor with Bad Breath
David LevyElevator Operator
Bunny SummersMother on Train
Carson KingGuard at Rainbow Studio
Pavla UstinovLeading Lady
Alvin HammerSecond Wardrobe Man
Vincent Edward VaccaroLegionnaire
Zooey HallFinalist #1 - Gary
Susanna Van HaarenGreta
Lydia GoyaSinger in Jail
Speedy ZapataMexican Sidekick
Gino GottarelliMake-up Man
Kay DingleYoung Woman on Train
Nick DimitriAsst. Director - Seaside / Boy Friend on Train