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Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
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26 July 1985 (USA) morePlot:
Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a homosexual, is found... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 10 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Belated 'Kiss' (From New York Post. 8 July 2008, 1:09 AM, PDT)
Hurt's Oscar Stolen
(From WENN. 15 February 2006)
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An underrated gem moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| William Hurt | ... | Luis Molina | |
| Raul Julia | ... | Valentin Arregui | |
| Sonia Braga | ... | Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman | |
| José Lewgoy | ... | Warden | |
| Milton Gonçalves | ... | Secret Policeman | |
| Míriam Pires | ... | Mother Molina | |
| Nuno Leal Maia | ... | Gabriel, Molina's friend | |
| Fernando Torres | ... | Americo | |
| Patricio Bisso | ... | Greta | |
| Herson Capri | ... | Werner, Leni's German lover and Chief of Counter-Intelligence in movie fantasy | |
| Denise Dumont | ... | Michelle, Leni's best friend in movie fantasy (as Denise Dummont) | |
| Antônio Petrin | ... | Clubfoot, Resistance fighter in movie fantasy | |
| Wilson Grey | ... | Flunky, Resistance fighter in movie fantasy | |
| Miguel Falabella | ... | Lieutenant | |
| Walter Breda | ... | Agent #1 |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
120 minColor:
Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Iceland:16 | Canada:14 (Ontario) | Argentina:18 | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | Australia:M | Netherlands:12Fun Stuff
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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. moreQuotes:
[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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"Spider Woman", although an emotionally draining film, is a true classic. Right from the first scene, you feel the frustration of Valentin and Molina, both outcasts of society, yet for very different reasons.
The acting is nothing less than extraordinary. William Hurt as the lonely homosexual, Molina, the late Raul Julia, as the stern, but deeply caring political prisoner, Valentin, and Sonia Braga, who takes on three different roles, including the title role, and plays them all brilliantly, are what makes this film
so great.
Although Hurt deservingly won the Oscar for Best Actor, the same consideration should have been given to Julia and Braga for their contribution.
If you've seen it, see it again....if you haven't, I highly recommend you do.