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Kiss of the Spider Woman

  • 1985
  • R
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
20K
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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.

  • Director
    • Hector Babenco
  • Writers
    • Manuel Puig
    • Leonard Schrader
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Raul Julia
    • Sonia Braga
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hector Babenco
    • Writers
      • Manuel Puig
      • Leonard Schrader
    • Stars
      • William Hurt
      • Raul Julia
      • Sonia Braga
    • 80User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 14 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:59
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    Photos115

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    Top Cast41

    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Luis Molina
    Raul Julia
    Raul Julia
    • Valentin Arregui
    Sonia Braga
    Sonia Braga
    • Leni Lamaison…
    José Lewgoy
    José Lewgoy
    • Warden
    Milton Gonçalves
    Milton Gonçalves
    • Pedro
    Míriam Pires
    Míriam Pires
    • Mother
    • (as Miriam Pires)
    Nuno Leal Maia
    Nuno Leal Maia
    • Gabriel
    Fernando Torres
    Fernando Torres
    • Americo
    Patricio Bisso
    Patricio Bisso
    • Greta
    Herson Capri
    Herson Capri
    • Werner
    Denise Dumont
    Denise Dumont
    • Michele
    • (as Denise Dummont)
    Nildo Parente
    Nildo Parente
    • Leader of Resistance
    Antônio Petrin
    Antônio Petrin
    • Clubfoot
    • (as Antonio Petrin)
    Wilson Grey
    Wilson Grey
    • Flunky
    Miguel Falabella
    Miguel Falabella
    • Lieutenant
    Walter Breda
    • Agent #1
    Luiz Guilherme
    Luiz Guilherme
    • Agent #2
    • (as Luis Guilherme)
    Walmir Barros
    • Agent #3
    • Director
      • Hector Babenco
    • Writers
      • Manuel Puig
      • Leonard Schrader
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews80

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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 Sonia Braga (uncredited)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 26, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Portuguese
      • German
    • Also known as
      • El beso de la mujer araña
    • Filming locations
      • Minhocão, Via Elevada Presidente João Goulart, São Paulo, Brazil(Molina's apartment is located near the elevated highway)
    • Production companies
      • HB Filmes
      • FilmDallas Pictures
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    Box office

    • 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

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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