The Woman in Red (1984) 5.6
On his way to work, Teddy spots Charlotte - an incredibly beautiful Woman in Red. He really wants to meet her - but what would his wife say? Director:Gene Wilder |
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The Woman in Red (1984) 5.6
On his way to work, Teddy spots Charlotte - an incredibly beautiful Woman in Red. He really wants to meet her - but what would his wife say? Director:Gene Wilder |
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| Gene Wilder | ... | ||
| Charles Grodin | ... |
Buddy
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| Joseph Bologna | ... |
Joey
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| Judith Ivey | ... |
Didi Pierce
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Michael Huddleston | ... |
Mikey
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| Kelly LeBrock | ... |
Charlotte
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| Gilda Radner | ... |
Ms. Milner
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| Kyle T. Heffner | ... |
Richard
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Michael Zorek | ... |
Shelly
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Billy Beck | ... |
Bartender
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Kyra Stempel | ... |
Missy Pierce
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Robin Ignico | ... |
Becky Pierce
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Viola Kates Stimpson | ... |
Mama Dell
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| Danny Wells | ... |
Maitre D'
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Buddy Silberman | ... |
Gilbert
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Teddy is a middle-aged man who has a good wife, kids, friends, a fine job and a girlfriend. You could say that he has everything he wants; but he doesn't. One day he sees a gorgeous woman in a red dress, and gets crazy!!! He must have her... Written by Chris Makrozahopoulos <makzax@hotmail.com>
"The Woman in Red" is Gene Wilder's somewhat sloppy comedy that's a remake of the 1977 French movie "Pardon Mon Affaire". Wilder did triple duty on this film. He not only stars but also wrote and directed the picture. As a writer and director, he does a so-so job. This movie has alot of silly moments that are totally preposterous. And it contains a few laughable lines of dialogue. But "The Woman in Red" for the most part is a pretty funny film. Wilder is good as Teddy Pierce, a married man who one day see's a beautiful woman wearing a red dress. After catching a glimpse of this woman, he becomes obsessed with her, and can't get her out of his mind. Wilder gets some good support from an exceptional cast which includes Charles Grodin, Joseph Bolonga, Judith Ivey, Kelly LeBrock (as The Woman in Red), and of course Wilder's late wife, Gilda Radner. "The Woman in Red" ain't a great comedy, but a good one. Only if Wilder had done a better directing job this would have been a great farce.
*** (out of four)