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Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

R  120 min  -  Drama   -  26 July 1985 (USA)
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Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a homosexual, is found guilty of immoral behaviour and Valentin is a political prisoner... See full summary »

Director:

Hector Babenco

Writers:

Manuel Puig (based on the novel by), Leonard Schrader
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William Hurt ...
Raul Julia ...
Sonia Braga ...
Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
José Lewgoy ...
Warden
Milton Gonçalves ...
Secret Policeman
Míriam Pires Míriam Pires ...
Mother (as Miriam Pires)
Nuno Leal Maia Nuno Leal Maia ...
Gabriel
Fernando Torres Fernando Torres ...
Americo
Patricio Bisso Patricio Bisso ...
Greta
Herson Capri Herson Capri ...
Werner
Denise Dumont Denise Dumont ...
Michele (as Denise Dummont)
Nildo Parente Nildo Parente ...
Leader of Resistance
Antônio Petrin Antônio Petrin ...
Clubfoot (as Antonio Petrin)
Wilson Grey Wilson Grey ...
Flunky
Miguel Falabella Miguel Falabella ...
Lieutenant
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Storyline

Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a homosexual, is found guilty of immoral behaviour and Valentin is a political prisoner. To escape reality Luis invents romantic movies, while Valentin tries to keep his mind on the situation he's in. During the time they spend together, the two men come to understand and respect one another. Written by Leon Wolters <wolters@strw.LeidenUniv.nl>  

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Plot Keywords:

Prison | Political | Homosexual | Nazi Propaganda | Nazi  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Brazil | USA

Language:

English | French | Portuguese | German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

O Beijo da Mulher Aranha See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$55,962 (USA) (27 July 1985) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$17,037,728 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

HB Filmes See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Reportedly, William Hurt and Raul Julia worked for nothing but the payment for their air tickets and hotel bills in Brazil, where the film was shot. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Luis Molina: She's... well, she's something a little strange. That's what she noticed, that she's not a woman like all the others. She seems all wrapped up in herself. Lost in a world she carries deep inside her.
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Soundtracks

"La Marseillaise"
(uncredited)
Written by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Heard during one of the scenes of Molina's story See more »