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Kiss of the Spider Woman

Kiss of the Spider 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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Kiss of the Spider Woman
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1985-07-26
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Rating: 7.048/10 (304 votes)
  • Budget: $1,250,000
  • Revenue: $17,000,000
  • Production Companies: HB Filmes
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3105
  • Languages: German, French, English, Italian, Portuguese

Cast & Crew

William Hurt

William Hurt

as Luis Molina

Raúl Juliá

Raúl Juliá

as Valentin Arregui

Sônia Braga

Sônia Braga

as Leni Lamaison / Marta

José Lewgoy

José Lewgoy

as Warden

Miriam Pires

Miriam Pires

as Molina's Mother

Milton Gonçalves

Milton Gonçalves

as Pedro

Patricio Bisso

Patricio Bisso

as Greta

Nuno Leal Maia

Nuno Leal Maia

as Gabriel

Denise Dumont

Denise Dumont

as Michele

Herson Capri

Herson Capri

as Werner

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Trailers & Clips

Re-release Trailer

Trailer

William Hurt Wins Best Actor: 1986 Oscars

External Links

Keywords

prisonbased on novel or bookpoliticshomophobiamale homosexualitytorturelgbtgay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1985-07-26.

Who are the main actors in Kiss of the Spider Woman?

The main cast includes William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sônia Braga, José Lewgoy, Miriam Pires, .

Where can I watch Kiss of the Spider Woman online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Kiss of the Spider Woman is available.

Is Kiss of the Spider Woman based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman has an IMDb rating of 7.048/10 based on 304 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Kiss of the Spider Woman?

The movie had a production budget of $1,250,000 and earned $17,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Kiss of the Spider Woman?

The soundtrack was composed by HB Filmes. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Kiss of the Spider Woman filmed?

Kiss of the Spider Woman was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Kiss of the Spider Woman?

The total runtime of Kiss of the Spider Woman is 120 minutes.

Is Kiss of the Spider Woman suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Kiss of the Spider Woman?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Does Kiss of the Spider Woman have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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