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Kiss of the Spider Woman

R
Movie
1985
2h 0m
English
Drama
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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7.4
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83

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William Hurt
Luis Molina
Ral Juli
Valentin Arregui
Snia Braga
Leni Lamaison / Marta
Miriam Pires
Molina's Mother
Benjamin Cattan
Molina's friend
Nildo Parente
Leader of Resistance
Lineu Dias
Bank Cashier
Directed By: Héctor Babenco
Written By: Leonard Schrader (Screenplay), Manuel Puig (Novel)

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patrickjkellyii says...
7 years ago
I didn't recognize any of these Marvel characters. Barely any action. Great story though.
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heytchur says...
11 months ago
Don't get the title wrong: even though it sounds like a sexualized version of a female spiderman, that's not the case. It's not for tired straight b****es who need violent and physical action to keep interested in a story. This movie is sad, escapist and sensible, just as Luisa is. It's fascinating to watch the way Luisa tells Valentin about herself by telling the stories of "movies". To like this film, you need to allow yourself to feel sad... sad about an old queer person who fights for a hopeless romance instead of politics or other cold things ruled by men.
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guzzlima says...
a month ago
A true masterpiece, Héctor Babenco's direction is striking and creative, telling the story in a masterly way. Although set in Brazil and with Brazilian supporting actors, the film is entirely in English, which doesn't compromise the naturalness of the performances. The performances are exceptional, especially William Hurt, whose interpretation is brilliant, his dynamic with Raúl Juliá is captivating, while Sônia Braga stands out in an imaginative and escapist parallel core, delivering a memorable performance. The cinematography is wonderful, contributing to the film's unique atmosphere.
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Spiritualized Kaos says...
10 months ago
Film with a complex sexual plot.
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