Background
The film is a remake of An Elephant Can Be Extremely Deceptive also known as Pardon mon affaire, directed by Yves Robert, and written by Jean-Loup Dabadie and Yves Robert. It inspired other remakes of previously imported French films, including The Birdcage and Happy New Year.
The Woman in Red was shot in the summer of 1982.
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