The Kiss(1981)
O Beijo no Asfalto
It wasn’t the first kiss... neither the first time
The Kiss Synopsis
When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, the simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the moribund in a gesture of sympathy and unconditional pure love. Opportunist photographer Amado Pinheiro witnesses the scene and sees the opportunity to sell newspaper and, together with the despicable and abusive chief of police Cunha, accuses Arandir of homosexuality.
The Kiss (1981) is a crime, thriller and drama film directed by Bruno Barreto, released on June 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Ney Latorraca, Tarcísio Meira, Christiane Torloni and Lídia Brondi. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruno Barreto
- Writers:
- Doc Comparato, Nelson Rodrigues
- Producers:
- Luiz Carlos Barreto, Fábio Barreto
- Cinematographer:
- Murilo Salles
- Composer:
- Guto Graça Melo
- Production:
- Embrafilme, Filmes do Equador, LC Barreto
- Status:
- Released
The Kiss Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ney Latorraca
as Arandir
Tarcísio Meira
as Aprígio
Christiane Torloni
as Selminha
Lídia Brondi
as Dália
Thelma Reston
as Matilde
Flávio São Thiago
as Aruba
Nelson Caruso
as Werneck
Renato Coutinho
Lícia Magna
as Judite
Xuxa Lopes
as Mulher na tv
- Estelita Bell
Estelita Bell
as Atendente no hotel
- Francisco Santos
Francisco Santos
Key crew
Directed by Bruno Barreto, written by Doc Comparato and Nelson Rodrigues, produced by Luiz Carlos Barreto and Fábio Barreto.
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The Kiss Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 38 ratings.
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The Kiss – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Kiss online?
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The Kiss (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Kiss?
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The main cast of The Kiss (1981) includes Ney Latorraca, Tarcísio Meira, Christiane Torloni, Lídia Brondi and Thelma Reston. The film was directed by Bruno Barreto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Kiss released?
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The Kiss was released on June 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Kiss worth watching?
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The Kiss (1981) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.