The Woman in Red (1984)

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

Writers:

Jean-Loup Dabadie (screenplay "Un Elephant Ca Trompe Enormement") (as Jean Loup Dabadie), Yves Robert (screenplay "Un Elephant Ca Trompe Enormement")

Stars:

Gene Wilder, Kelly LeBrock, Charles Grodin

Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gene Wilder	...	Theodore Pierce
Charles Grodin	...	Buddy
Joseph Bologna	...	Joey
Judith Ivey	...	Didi
Michael Huddleston	...	Mikey
Kelly LeBrock	...	Charlotte (as Kelly Le Brock)
Gilda Radner	...	Ms. Milner
Kyle T. Heffner	...	Richard
Michael Zorek	...	Shelly
Billy Beck	...	Bartender
Kyra Stempel	...	Missy
Robin Ignico	...	Becky
Viola Kates Stimpson	...	Mama Dell
Danny Wells	...	Waiter
Buddy Silberman	...	Gilbert

Storyline

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...

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Plot Keywords:

female full frontal nudity | blown up skirt | red dress | adultery | color in title | 

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Taglines:

He's head over heels and headed straight for trouble!

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film was released eight years after the Yves Robert' French film Pardon Mon Affaire (1976), of which it was a remake.

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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: Do you realize you might have shot me?
Didi Pierce: Oh, I would never do that. Not without a reason!

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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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Connections

Spoofed in The Woman in Pink (1984)

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Soundtracks

It's You
Written by Stevie Wonder
Piano, synthesizers, harmonica: Stevie Wonder
Bass: Nathan Watts
Drums: James Allen
String Arrangement: Jeremy Lubbock
Vocals: Dionne Warwick & Stevie Wonder
Produced by Stevie Wonder

User Reviews

In the Bedroom

Gene Wilder, Kelly LeBrock and Gilda Radner are the highlights of this great 80's comedy. One of Wilder better comedies of the 80's, it is also one of his funniest. Kelly LeBrock was at the peek of her career, for here, it was all down hill. LeBrock's beauty makes her the treasure of ever guy's desire. For Wilder, he is ready to destroy his life, in a funny way, in order to have her. Gilda Radner is just funny. Every time she is on the screen, she makes you laugh. Her addition to the cast makes everything else funny. A smaller role that what she was use to in previous films, her addition to the cast is beyond perfect. Much like the comedy team of Wilder and Pryor, Wilder and Radner had a great on screen chemistry, that was second to none when it came to comedy (couples) team.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 August 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Boys will be Boys

Filming Locations:

San Francisco Fire Department, Fire Station 2 - 1340 Powell St, San Francisco, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,159,811, 19 August 1984

Gross USA:

$25,308,147

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$25,308,147

Company Credits

Production Co:

Orion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1