Kiss of the Spider Woman

Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

15
16/01/1986 (GB)
Drama
2h 0m

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.

  • Héctor BabencoDirector
  • Leonard SchraderScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $1,250,000

  • Revenue

    $17,000,000

Keywords

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

Top Billed Cast

William Hurt

William Hurt

Luis Molina

Raúl Juliá

Raúl Juliá

Valentin Arregui

Sônia Braga

Sônia Braga

Leni Lamaison / Marta

José Lewgoy

José Lewgoy

Warden

Miriam Pires

Miriam Pires

Molina's Mother

Milton Gonçalves

Milton Gonçalves

Pedro

Patricio Bisso

Patricio Bisso

Greta

Nuno Leal Maia

Nuno Leal Maia

Gabriel

Denise Dumont

Denise Dumont

Michele

Herson Capri

Herson Capri

Werner

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