The Woman in Red (1984)

29% of critics liked it
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35% of users liked it
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Gene Wilder's remake of this 1976 French comedy is a Hollywood version of what happens when Theodore (Wilder), an ordinary ad agency executive, is captivated by a gorgeous woman (Kelly Le Brock). The woman just happens to be standing on a grate when her skirt blows up over her waist (a scene first… More Gene Wilder's remake of this 1976 French comedy is a Hollywood version of what happens when Theodore (Wilder), an ordinary ad agency executive, is captivated by a gorgeous woman (Kelly Le Brock). The woman just happens to be standing on a grate when her skirt blows up over her waist (a scene first made famous by Marilyn Monroe in The Seven-Year Itch), and one glimpse is enough to change Theodore's whole life. Although he is married, he is willing to risk his happy relationship with his wife for a romp in the hay with the beautiful stranger. Unfortunately, even when he tracks down the object of his lust he is woefully inept at sneaking out on his wife to consummate his desire. Three of his male office mates help him as much as they can, but Ms. Milner (Gilda Radner) is really incensed when she finds out that the object of Theodore's attention is not herself. Stevie Wonder's score included his hit song "I Just Called to Say I Love You", which received an Oscar nomination. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 27 min.
Directed By: Gene Wilder
Written By: Jean-Loup Dabadie, Yves Robert
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

In Theaters: Aug 15, 1984 Limited
On DVD: Jan 7, 2003
Studio: Orion Pictures Corporation

Critic Reviews

Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
An amusing comedy about male lust and infatuation. As usual, Wilder is perfect as the nervous everyman.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Nothing fresh or funny to add to the overworked theme of the male mid-life crisis.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Lucas M

Interesting dramedy. Great acting by Charles Grodin.
AJ V

Gene Wilder directs himself in this "comedy" about marriage. He does a pretty good job, but for the most part it isn't all that funny. Overall, it's okay.
Anthony L

Gene Wilder & Charles Grodin are brilliant in this very funny 80's classic. You can see Kelly LeBrock's naughty bits too!
xGary X

Tacky 80s farce in which middle aged exec Gene Wilder suffers a mid life crisis and sets off in pursuit of a model. Sleazy and desperately unfunny.
Deb S

Gene Wilder plays a married man who contemplates having a fling with sexy Kelly LeBrock. He has an attractive wife, adorable kids but his obsession is just too strong to resist. Gilda Radner appears in a brief but very funny role as a Plain Jane who thinks Wilder has fallen for her… More
Gene Wilder plays a married man who contemplates having a fling with sexy Kelly LeBrock. He has an attractive wife, adorable kids but his obsession is just too strong to resist. Gilda Radner appears in a brief but very funny role as a Plain Jane who thinks Wilder has fallen for her and then plots revenge when she realizes she's wrong.Homosexual ever-reliable friend Charles Grodin steals the show with his crazy antics as the one of Wilder's unsavory pals. Stevie Wonder's smashing "I Just Called to Say I Love You", the 1984 Best Original Song Oscar winner is better than the film itself which is written and directed by Gene Wilder.
Leo L

Very funny!
Barry L

Hmmmmn
Christopher B

One of the few "romantic comedies" I love. Wilder is hysterical in this one, especially his scenes with Gilda Radner. The "Ooooh, my heart. Ouch" heart attack scene and the stalling tactics used to think up excuses are some of the best comedic acting I've… More
One of the few "romantic comedies" I love. Wilder is hysterical in this one, especially his scenes with Gilda Radner. The "Ooooh, my heart. Ouch" heart attack scene and the stalling tactics used to think up excuses are some of the best comedic acting I've ever seen. Wilder Rocks!

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Cast

            Gene Wilder as Theodore Pierce

            Charles Grodin as Buddy

            Joseph Bologna as Joe

            Judith Ivey as Didi

            Michael Huddleston as Michael

            Kelly LeBrock as Charlotte

            Gilda Radner as Ms. Milner

            Kyle T. Heffner as Richard

            Michael Zorek as Shelly

            Bob Balhat-Chet
            
            Billy Beck as Bartender

            James Cavan as Fisherman

            Sheldon Feldner as Firechief

            Larry Gilman as Frank

            Julann Griffin as Miss Griffin

            Ernest Harada as Doorman

            Robin Ingnico as Becky

            Milt [Lewis] Kogan as Traffic Boss

            Robert Krantz as Club Attendant

            Steve Kravitz as Companion

            Deborah May as Hostess

            Elizabeth Norment as Hair Stylist

            Maureen O'Connor as Waitress

            Monica Parker as Corrine

            Buddy Silberman as Gilbert

            Kyra Stemple as Missy

            Viola Kates Stimpson as Mama Dell

            Danny Wells as Waiter

            Deborah Dalton as Girl at Club

            Barbara Andrews as Eileen

            Elissa Leeds as Girl at Club

            Freddie Dawson as Club Attendant

            James Higgins as Salesman

            Annie Waterman as Woman

            Noni White as Stewardess

            Tammy Brewer as Stewardess

            John McKinney as Buddy's Friend

            Stevie Myers as Warngler

            George Johnson as Policeman

            Steven Kravitz
            
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