Kiss of the Spider Woman 1985

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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.

William Hurt

as Luis Molina

Raúl Juliá

as Valentin Arregui

Sônia Braga

as Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman

José Lewgoy

as Warden

Miriam Pires

as Mother

Nuno Leal Maia

as Gabriel

Fernando Torres

as Americo

Patricio Bisso

as Greta

Herson Capri

as Werner

Director:

Héctor Babenco

Writer:

Manuel Puig, Leonard Schrader

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

1985 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

120 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

William Hurt

as Luis Molina

Raúl Juliá

as Valentin Arregui

Sônia Braga

as Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman

José Lewgoy

as Warden

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

Antônio Petrin

as Clubfoot

Wilson Grey

as Flunky

Miguel Falabella

as Lieutenant

Walter Breda

as Agent #1

Luis Guilherme

as Agent #2

Walmir Barros

as Agent #3

Luis Serra

as Prison Doctor

Ana Maria Braga

as Lidia

Benjamin Cattan

as Molina's Friend #1

Oswaldo Barreto

as Molina’s Friend #2

Sergio Bright

as Molina’s Friend #3

Claudio Curi

as Molina’s Friend #4

Lineu Dias

as Bank Cashier

Joe Kantor

as Judge

Péricles Campos

as Prison Guard #1

Edmilson Santos

as Prison Guard #2

Walter Vicca

as Prison Guard #3

Ken Kaneko

as Prison Guard #4

Geogers Schlesinger

as Jewish Smuggler

Carlos Fariello

as Jewish Smuggler

Frederico Botelho

as Jewish Smuggler

Sylvio Band

as Rabbi

Paulo Ludmer

as Rabbi

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