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.

Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman

Annie Hickman

Adolph Zitz

Tomaso Abalone

Woman in Record Store

Anne Calassandro

Uncle Harry

Yes Man #2

Greta Ga-Ga

Mr. Kipper

Assistant Director

Tony Lassiter

Headwaiter

Room Clerk

Director Dorsey

Yes Man #3
December 18, 1977

Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman

Annie Hickman

Adolph Zitz

Tomaso Abalone

Woman in Record Store

Anne Calassandro

Uncle Harry

Yes Man #2

Greta Ga-Ga

Mr. Kipper

Assistant Director

Tony Lassiter

Headwaiter

Room Clerk

Director Dorsey

Yes Man #3

