The Kiss (1981)
It wasn’t the first kiss... neither the first time
When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, the simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the moribund in a gesture of sympathy and unconditional pure love. Opportunist photographer Amado Pinheiro witnesses the scene and sees the opportunity to sell newspaper and, together with the despicable and abusive chief of police Cunha, accuses Arandir of homosexuality.
Director: Bruno Barreto
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: June 1, 1981
Cast
- Tarcísio Meira - Aprígio
- Ney Latorraca - Arandir
- Lídia Brondi - Dália
- Christiane Torloni - Selminha
- Thelma Reston - Matilde
- Flávio São Thiago - Aruba
- Nelson Caruso - Werneck
- Renato Coutinho
- Lícia Magna - Judite
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Screenplay
- Doc Comparato
- Nelson Rodrigues (Original Story)
Music: Guto Graça Melo
Cinematography: Murilo Salles
Editing: Raimundo Higino
Production: Embrafilme, Filmes do Equador, LC Barreto
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
homophobia, kiss
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kiss about?
- When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, the simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the moribund in a gesture of sympathy and unconditional pure love. Opportunist photographer Amado Pinheiro witnesses the scene and sees the opportunity to sell newspaper and, together with the despicable and abusive chief of police Cunha, accuses Arandir of homosexuality.
- Who directed The Kiss?
- The Kiss was directed by Bruno Barreto.
- Who stars in The Kiss?
- The Kiss stars Tarcísio Meira, Ney Latorraca, Lídia Brondi, Christiane Torloni, Thelma Reston, Flávio São Thiago.
- How long is The Kiss?
- The Kiss has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Kiss?
- The Kiss is a Crime, Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was The Kiss produced?
- The Kiss was produced in Brazil.