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Kiss of the Spider Woman
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Title: Kiss of the Spider Woman

Release Date: 26 Jul 1985

Runtime: 2h

Genre: Drama

Director: HB Filmes

Production Companies: HB Filmes

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 7 (299 votes)

Cast

  • Luis Molina: William Hurt
  • Valentin Arregui: Raúl Juliá
  • Leni Lamaison / Marta: Sônia Braga
  • Warden: José Lewgoy
  • Molina's Mother: Miriam Pires
  • Pedro: Milton Gonçalves
  • Greta: Patricio Bisso
  • Gabriel: Nuno Leal Maia
  • Michele: Denise Dumont
  • Werner: Herson Capri
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