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.
as Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman
as Annie Hickman
as Adolph Zitz
as Tomaso Abalone
as Woman in Record Store
as Anne Calassandro
as Uncle Harry
as Yes Man #2
as Greta Ga-Ga
as Rudolph Valentino
as Mr. Kipper
as Assistant Director
as Tony Lassiter
as Headwaiter
as Cousin Corrine
as Cousin Max
as Room Clerk
as Director Dorsey
as Yes Man #3
as Barber
as Bakery Owner
as Bodyguard
as Yes Man #5
as Jailor
as Man at the Table
as Mexican Gangster
as Projectionist
as Guard - Paramount
as Conductor
as Aunt Tillie
as Assistant Director
as Cousin Buddy
as Bald Man
as Yes Man #1
as Woman Dancer
as Maid
as Whore #1
as Whore #2
as Whore #3
as Whore #4
as Producer
as Runner
as Pineapple
as Yes Man #4
as Slave Girl #2
as Pastry Customer
as Chico
as Captain
as Robert Drake
as Priest
as Bakery Foreman
as Truck Driver
as Italian Wardrobe Lady / Bakery Lady
as Little Girl on Train
as Singer with Megaphone
as Assistant Director
as First Wardrobe Man
as Woman
as Actor with Bad Breath
as Elevator Operator
as Mother on Train
as Guard at Rainbow Studio
as Leading Lady
as Second Wardrobe Man
as Legionnaire
as Finalist #1 - Gary
as Greta
as Singer in Jail
as Mexican Sidekick
as Make-up Man
as Young Woman on Train
as Asst. Director - Seaside / Boy Friend on Train
