Kiss of the Spider Woman(1985)
Once upon a time... in a tropical island far away, there lived a strange woman…
Kiss of the Spider Woman 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.
Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) is a drama film directed by Héctor Babenco, released on July 26, 1985 with a runtime of 2h. It stars William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga and José Lewgoy. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 352 ratings.
- Director:
- Héctor Babenco
- Writers:
- Manuel Puig, Leonard Schrader
- Producers:
- David Weisman
- Cinematographer:
- Rodolfo Sánchez
- Composer:
- Nando Cordeiro
- Production:
- HB Filmes, Island Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,250,000
- Revenue:
- $17,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) Trailer
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Kiss of the Spider Woman Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hurt
as Luis Molina
Raúl Juliá
as Valentin Arregui
Sonia Braga
as Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
José Lewgoy
as Warden
Milton Gonçalves
as Pedro
Miriam Pires
as Mother
Nuno Leal Maia
as Gabriel
Fernando Torres
as Americo
Patricio Bisso
as Greta
Herson Capri
as Werner
Denise Dumont
as Michele
Nildo Parente
as Leader of Resistance
Key crew
Directed by Héctor Babenco, written by Manuel Puig and Leonard Schrader, produced by David Weisman.
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Kiss of the Spider Woman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 352 ratings.
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Kiss of the Spider Woman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kiss of the Spider Woman online?
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Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kiss of the Spider Woman?
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The main cast of Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) includes William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga, José Lewgoy and Milton Gonçalves. The film was directed by Héctor Babenco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kiss of the Spider Woman released?
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Kiss of the Spider Woman was released on July 26, 1985 and runs for 2h.
Is Kiss of the Spider Woman worth watching?
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Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 352 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kiss of the Spider Woman?
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Yes. The official Kiss of the Spider Woman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.