The read
Audiences rate it 41 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Audiences rate it 41 points higher than critics do.
37 audience votes
Key crew
- Gene WilderDirector
- Gene WilderWriter
- John MorrisOriginal Music Composer
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
Stills
Themes
chokingmovie startalent search