Kiss of the Spider Woman
1985 · Movie · 119 min. · Brazil
Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a homosexual, is found guilty of immoral behaviour and Valentin is a political prisoner. To escape reality Luis invents romantic movies, while Valentin tries to keep his mind on the situation he's in. During the time they spend together, the two men come to understand and respect one another.
Direction Héctor Babenco
Cast William Hurt · Raul Julia · Sônia Braga · José Lewgoy · Milton Gonçalves · Miriam Pires · Nuno Leal Maia · Patricio Bisso · Fernando Torres · Herson Capri · Denise Dummont · Nildo Parente · Antônio Petrin · Wilson Grey · Miguel Falabella · Walter Breda · Luis Guilherme · Walmir Barros · Luiz Serra · Ana Maria Braga · Benjamin Cattan · Oswaldo Barreto · Sergio Bright · Claudio Curi · Lineu Dias · Joe Kantor · Luis Roberto Galizia · Pericles Campos · Eddy de Sousa · Walter Vicca · Ken Kaneko · Geogers Schlesinger · Carlos Fariello · Frederico Botelho · Sylvio Band · Paulo Ludmer
Soundtrack John Neschling
Screenplay Leonard Schrader · Manuel Puig
Cinematography Rodolfo Sánchez
Original title O Beijo da Mulher Aranha (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
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