The Woman in Red (1984)

Synopsis of The Woman in Red

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

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

87 mins

Director(s):

Gene Wilder

Writer(s):

Gene Wilder

Producer(s):

Victor Drai

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG13(Profanity, Adult Language, Adult Situations, Nudity, Violence, Questionable for Children, Brief Nudity)

Categories:

Romance, Comedy

• 1984 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song

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