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Hämähäkkinaisen suudelma

Original title: Kiss of the Spider Woman
  • 19851985
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
15K
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Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
A gay man and a political prisoner are together in a prison. The gay man narrates the stories of two fake movies and his own life.
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A gay man and a political prisoner are together in a prison. The gay man narrates the stories of two fake movies and his own life.A gay man and a political prisoner are together in a prison. The gay man narrates the stories of two fake movies and his own life.A gay man and a political prisoner are together in a prison. The gay man narrates the stories of two fake movies and his own life.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
15K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Hector Babenco
  • Writers
    • Manuel Puig(based on the novel by)
    • Leonard Schrader
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Raul Julia
    • Sônia Braga
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hector Babenco
  • Writers
    • Manuel Puig(based on the novel by)
    • Leonard Schrader
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Raul Julia
    • Sônia Braga
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 66User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 14 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:59
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    Photos105

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    Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
    Raul Julia and Sônia Braga in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
    Raul Julia and Sônia Braga in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
    William Hurt in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
    William Hurt in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
    William Hurt in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
    William Hurt and Míriam Pires in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
    Patricio Bisso in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
    William Hurt in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
    William Hurt in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
    Raul Julia in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

    Top cast

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    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Luis Molinaas Luis Molina
    Raul Julia
    Raul Julia
    • Valentin Arreguias Valentin Arregui
    Sônia Braga
    Sônia Braga
    • Leni Lamaisonas Leni Lamaison…
    José Lewgoy
    José Lewgoy
    • Wardenas Warden
    Milton Gonçalves
    Milton Gonçalves
    • Pedroas Pedro
    Míriam Pires
    • Motheras Mother
    • (as Miriam Pires)
    Nuno Leal Maia
    Nuno Leal Maia
    • Gabrielas Gabriel
    Fernando Torres
    Fernando Torres
    • Americoas Americo
    Patricio Bisso
    Patricio Bisso
    • Gretaas Greta
    Herson Capri
    Herson Capri
    • Werneras Werner
    Denise Dumont
    Denise Dumont
    • Micheleas Michele
    • (as Denise Dummont)
    Nildo Parente
    Nildo Parente
    • Leader of Resistanceas Leader of Resistance
    Antônio Petrin
    Antônio Petrin
    • Clubfootas Clubfoot
    • (as Antonio Petrin)
    Wilson Grey
    Wilson Grey
    • Flunkyas Flunky
    Miguel Falabella
    • Lieutenantas Lieutenant
    Walter Breda
    • Agent #1as Agent #1
    Luiz Guilherme
    Luiz Guilherme
    • Agent #2as Agent #2
    • (as Luis Guilherme)
    Walmir Barros
    • Agent #3as Agent #3
    • Director
      • Hector Babenco
    • Writers
      • Manuel Puig(based on the novel by)
      • Leonard Schrader
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a trans individual, is found guilty of immoral behavior 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. —Leon Wolters <wolters@strw.LeidenUniv.nl>
    film within a filmprisonrevolutionaryhomosexualforeign language adaptation39 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • K-16
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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.
    • Quotes

      Luis Molina: The nicest thing about feeling happy is that you think you'll never be unhappy again.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 58th Annual Academy Awards (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      JE ME MOQUE DE L'AMOUR
      Lyrics by Manuel Puig, David Weisman
      Music by John Neschling (uncredited)
      Sung by Sônia Braga (uncredited)

    User reviews66

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Powerful stuff...
    This film, about two thoroughly different souls turning into each other, is one of the all-time greats. The writing is crisp, the acting is phenomenal, and the story is exquisite. I have read the book in both Spanish and English, seen the musical four times, read the script of the play, and watched this movie over and over again... I recommend it to anyone who wants a true powerhouse drama, not a schmaltzy tearjerker.
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    • Tesse
    • Dec 5, 1998

    FAQ2

    • Is 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' based on a book?
    • What does the title "Kiss of the Spider Woman" mean?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 1986 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Portuguese
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Kiss of the Spider Woman
    • Filming locations
      • Minhocão, Via Elevada Presidente João Goulart
    • Production companies
      • HB Filmes
      • FilmDallas Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,005,229
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,962
      • Jul 28, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,009,654
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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