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Cast & Crew

Héctor Babenco
Director
William Hurt
As Luis Molina
Sônia Braga
As Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
José Lewgoy
As Warden
Wilson Grey
As Flunky
Raúl Juliá
As Valentin Arregui
Herson Capri
As Werner

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What is Kiss of the Spider Woman about? Toggle content

In a South American prison cell, two vastly different men, Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui, are thrown together by fate. Molina is a gay window-dresser imprisoned for seducing a minor, while Arregui is a political prisoner tortured for his revolutionary beliefs. To escape their harsh reality, Molina spins romantic fantasies drawn from old movies, while Arregui tries to keep his mind focused on his situation. Despite their fundamental differences, they develop an unlikely bond that is tested when Molina is offered parole in exchange for spying on Arregui. As their friendship deepens, they must confront their own moralities and the dangerous web of political intrigue surrounding them.

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You can stream Kiss of the Spider Woman on: HBO Max The Criterion Channel Amazon Prime ⎥ HBO Max

What movies are similar to Kiss of the Spider Woman? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Kiss of the Spider Woman include Dead Poets Society, Lean on Me, Paris, Texas, Do the Right Thing, My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown, Fanny and Alexander.

When was Kiss of the Spider Woman released in theaters? Toggle content

Kiss of the Spider Woman was released in theaters on July 26, 1985.