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Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

Once upon a time... in a tropical island far away, there lived a strange woman…

  • Jul 26, 1985
  • 2h
  • R

7.0/10

TMDB user score
358 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Kiss of the Spider Woman is a 1985 drama film directed by Héctor Babenco. Its leading cast includes William Hurt, Raúl Juliá and Sonia Braga. It runs for 2 hours.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.0/10 from 358 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Re-release Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch Kiss of the Spider Woman

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Cast

  • William Hurt Luis Molina
  • Raúl Juliá Valentin Arregui
  • Sonia Braga Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
  • José Lewgoy Warden
  • Milton Gonçalves Pedro
  • Miriam Pires Mother
  • Nuno Leal Maia Gabriel
  • Fernando Torres Americo
  • Patricio Bisso Greta
  • Herson Capri Werner
  • Denise Dumont Michele
  • Nildo Parente Leader of Resistance
  • Antônio Petrin Clubfoot
  • Wilson Grey Flunky
  • Miguel Falabella Lieutenant
  • Walter Breda Agent #1
  • Luis Guilherme Agent #2
  • Walmir Barros Agent #3

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