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Kiss of the Spider Woman

R2h1985Héctor Babenco
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 80
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"Once upon a time... in a tropical island far away, there lived a strange woman…"

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.

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PrisonBased On Novel Or BookPoliticsHomophobiaMale HomosexualityTortureLgbtGay Theme

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) 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 stars in Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman stars William Hurt (Luis Molina), Raúl Juliá (Valentin Arregui), Sonia Braga (Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman), José Lewgoy (Warden), Milton Gonçalves (Pedro). The film was directed by Héctor Babenco.

How long is Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated R.

Is Kiss of the Spider Woman worth watching?

Kiss of the Spider Woman holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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