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-upmanship 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

Jan 4, 2018

... nearly unwatchable espionage comedy...

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Oct 23, 2004

1/4

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.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Jun 10, 2016

2.5/4

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

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Jul 23, 2005

3/5

David Cornelius

eFilmCritic.com

Dec 4, 2004

4/5

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

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Nov 19, 2004

1/5

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Matt L

@Mattliptak Feb 11, 2026

The Man with One Red Shoe is pure, goofy 80s nonsense — and that’s the charm. Early Tom Hanks leans into his lovable-idiot era, accidentally caught in a ridiculous CIA mix-up over a red shoe. Jim Belushi, Carrie Fisher, Lori Singer, and Dabney Coleman all deliver peak 80s performances. It’s not great, the plot is ridiculous, and the humor is silly — but it’s cheesy VHS-era fun from start to finish.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 30, 2025

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

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Matthew H

@RT03247143 May 31, 2025

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.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone May 11, 2025

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.

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steve d

@RT35616104 Jan 7, 2023

Suprisingly unamusing given its talented cast.

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Aug 29, 2021

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

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Synopsis

As government official Cooper (Dabney Coleman) plays a nasty game of one-upmanship 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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