Kiss of the Spider Woman (re-release) Image
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

Summary: 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.
Runtime: 120 min
Production: HB Filmes
Genre: Drama
Countries: USA, Brazil
Languages: English, German, French, Portuguese
Director Credit
Hector Babenco Director
Writer Credit
Leonard Schrader Writer
Manuel Puig Novel
Principal Cast Credit
Raul Julia Valentin Arregui
Sonia Braga Leni Lamaison/Marta/Spider Woman
William Hurt Luis Molina
Cast Credit
Antônio Petrin Clubfoot, Resistance Fighter In Movie Fantasy
Denise Dumont Michelle, Leni's Best Friend In Movie Fantasy
Fernando Torres Americo
Herson Capri Werner, Leni's German Lover And Chief Of Counter-Intelligence In Movie Fantasy
José Lewgoy Warden
Miguel Falabella Lieutenant
Milton Gonçalves Secret Policeman
Míriam Pires Mother Molina
Nuno Leal Maia Gabriel, Molina's Friend
Patricio Bisso Greta
Walter Breda Agent #1
Wilson Grey Flunky, Resistance Fighter In Movie Fantasy
Producer Credit
Altamiro Boscoli Associate Producer
David Weisman Producer
Francisco Ramalho Jr. Executive Producer
Gustavo Halbreich Associate Producer
Jaime Sverner Associate Producer
Jane Holzer Associate Producer
Michael Maiello Associate Producer
Paulo Francini Associate Producer
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