Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

Cast

• William Hurt - Luis Molina
• Raúl Juliá - Valentin Arregui
• Sônia Braga - Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
• José Lewgoy - Warden
• Milton Gonçalves - Pedro
• Miriam Pires - Mother
• Nuno Leal Maia - Gabriel
• Fernando Torres - Americo
• Patricio Bisso - Greta
• Herson Capri - Werner

Screenplay

• Leonard Schrader (Screenplay)
• Manuel Puig (Novel)

Keywords

prison, based on novel or book, politics, homophobia, male homosexuality, torture, lgbt, gay theme

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kiss of the Spider Woman about?

The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molina, a gay window-dresser who fills their lonely nights by spinning romantic fantasies drawn from memories of old movies.

Who directed Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman was directed by Héctor Babenco.

Who stars in Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman stars William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sônia Braga, José Lewgoy, Milton Gonçalves, Miriam Pires.

How long is Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).

What genre is Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman is a Drama film.

What is the Filmori rating for Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.

What is the budget of Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman had a budget of $1M.

How much did Kiss of the Spider Woman gross?

Kiss of the Spider Woman grossed $17M worldwide.

Where was Kiss of the Spider Woman produced?

Kiss of the Spider Woman was produced in Brazil, United States of America.