The Man With One Red Shoe

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The Man With One Red Shoe

PG

1985

1h 33m

Comedy

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As government official Cooper (Dabney Coleman) plays a nasty game of one-upsmanship with his rival in hopes of landing a promotion, he is deceived into believing that unassuming violinist Richard (Tom Hanks) is involved in international espionage. Cooper sends his top operative, the gorgeous Maddy (Lori Singer), to charm Richard into giving himself away. The naive musician, however, is completely clueless about political intrigue and, sadly, believes he has met the woman of his dreams.

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

... nearly unwatchable espionage comedy...

Jan 4, 2018

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

If The Man with One Red Shoe had been funny, it wouldn't have mattered that it was a witless remake. But it is not funny.

Rated: 1/4

Oct 23, 2004

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an entirely forgettable entry within Hanks' early filmography.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 10, 2016

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jul 23, 2005

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David Cornelius

eFilmCritic.com

Red Shoe is sharp, clever, and witty as hell, ranking among the most likable Hanks films of the 1980s.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 4, 2004

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Rated: 1/5

Nov 19, 2004

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 33 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/25

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Matthew H

Certainly a better film that its reviews would indicate. Hanks is charming as usual, and he creates a nice chemistry with the lovely Lori Singer. Carrie Fisher and Jim Belushi have a crazy, funny little subplot concerning infidelity.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fraco, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, os personagens sao fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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steve d

Suprisingly unamusing given its talented cast.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

I have always loved this film Some very funny scenes These scenes I will rewatch

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

A good spoof about the CIA trying to erase a mistake. A man who has little touch with reality is over analize by the CIA an thought a dangeress spy leading to much trouble for them. Good laughs thru out the movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Stan Dragoti

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Synopsis

As government official Cooper (Dabney Coleman) plays a nasty game of one-upsmanship with his rival in hopes of landing a promotion, he is deceived into believing that unassuming violinist Richard (Tom Hanks) is involved in international espionage. Cooper sends his top operative, the gorgeous Maddy (Lori Singer), to charm Richard into giving himself away. The naive musician, however, is completely clueless about political intrigue and, sadly, believes he has met the woman of his dreams.

Director: Stan Dragoti
Producer: Victor Drai
Screenwriter: Yves Robert, Francis Veber, Robert Klane
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 19, 1985, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Runtime: 1h 33m

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