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Teddy is a middle-aged man who has a good wife, kids, friends and a fine job. 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 goes crazy! He must have her...
Written by
Chris Makrozahopoulos <makzax@hotmail.com>
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He's head over heels and headed straight for trouble!
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Goofs
When
Gene Wilder jumps from the ledge, he is seen bracing himself for landing, just before he exits the camera frame, indicating a much shorter drop than is portrayed.
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Quotes
Teddy Pierce:
What was I thinking. I have kids, a wife and a good marriage. And to think I could have wrecked it and for what?
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looking over at the ground from a towering height and about to jump off]
Teddy Pierce:
Take a look at those legs. Say she is kind of cute though. Ok knock it off! I learned my lesson and I will never do it again.
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contemplating while falling down a building noticing a good- looking blonde woman]
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Crazy Credits
Outtakes and throwaway shots from scenes play over the end credits. There also appears to be an unused/deleted scene where Didi is seen fending of Shelly's advances outdoors.
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Soundtracks
Love Light In Flight
Written by
Stevie Wonder
Synthesizers, drums:
Stevie Wonder
Background vocals: Antoinette Wood,
Finis Henderson III,
Eugene Van Buren (as Gene Van Buren) &
Portia Griffin
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I first saw this movie about 18 years ago and found it below average. The main reason for viewing it was may admiration for Gene Wilder after the early Mel Brooks movies... Gene Wilders appearances in The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and, not to forget although not from Mel Brooks, Silver Streak are rightfully and indisputably regarded as masterpieces by now. Compared to these highlights, I actually found The Woman in Red slightly dull.
Watching it on Cable-TV yesterday, i.e. January 2006, I got a completely different impression. I don't know if the difference is just me being 20 years older and more tuned-in with the main character, but now I experienced a warm, enjoyable movie filled with a mild madness I found most appealing. The spirit of the early 80's is very evident, this is not a timeless movie. Nevertheless, I find it more up-to-date with human emotions and behavior than most contemporary attempts in the "daily life comedy" genre.
Finally, if you - just like me - was disappointed by this one twenty years ago, give another try!