Kiss of the Spider Woman(1985)
“Once upon a time... in a tropical island far away, there lived a strange woman…”
Overview
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.
Director
Héctor Babenco
Studio
HB Filmes
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$17M
Cast
William Hurt
as Luis Molina
Raúl Juliá
as Valentin Arregui
Sonia Braga
as Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
José Lewgoy
as Warden
Milton Gonçalves
as Pedro
Miriam Pires
as Mother
Nuno Leal Maia
as Gabriel
Fernando Torres
as Americo
Patricio Bisso
as Greta
Herson Capri
as Werner
Denise Dumont
as Michele
Nildo Parente
as Leader of Resistance
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$17M
Production Companies
HB Filmes • Island Pictures
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Where can I watch Kiss of the Spider Woman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985).
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 and released in 1985. It is a drama film.
How long is Kiss of the Spider Woman?▼
Kiss of the Spider Woman has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Kiss of the Spider Woman?▼
The cast of Kiss of the Spider Woman includes William Hurt as Luis Molina, Raúl Juliá as Valentin Arregui, Sonia Braga as Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman, José Lewgoy as Warden, Milton Gonçalves as Pedro and more.
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