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The Woman in Red (1984)

โ€œHe's head over heels and headed straight for trouble!โ€

6.3/10 ยท 587 votes 1h 27m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#41 of 49 films from 1984 #1914 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Gene Wilder ยท Written by Gene Wilder

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Overview

When a happily married family man, who would never consider an affair, meets a beautiful woman in red, he is totally infatuated and desperate to make her acquaintance. However, as he tries out various schemes to sneak out to meet her, he realizes that adultery is not quite as easy as it looks.

Cast

Gene Wilderas Theodore Pierce
Charles Grodinas Buddy
Joseph Bolognaas Joey
Judith Iveyas Didi
Michael Huddlestonas Mikey
Kelly LeBrockas Charlotte
Gilda Radneras Ms. Milner
Kyle T. Heffneras Richard
Michael Zorekas Shelly
Billy Beckas Bartender
Kyra Stempelas Missy
Robin Ignicoas Becky
Viola Kates Stimpsonas Mama Dell
Danny Wellsas Waiter

Facts

Release dateAugust 15, 1984
Runtime87 min (1h 27m) โ€” shorter as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$9,000,000
Box office$25,300,000 (2.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0088414

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Questions

How long is The Woman in Red?
The Woman in Red runs 87 minutes (1h 27m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Woman in Red worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 587 votes, which places it #41 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 18%) and #1914 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Woman in Red?
The Woman in Red was directed by Gene Wilder.
Who stars in The Woman in Red?
Gene Wilder as Theodore Pierce; Charles Grodin as Buddy; Joseph Bologna as Joey; Judith Ivey as Didi; Michael Huddleston as Mikey; Kelly LeBrock as Charlotte.
What is The Woman in Red rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Woman in Red?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/42481.

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