Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
Kiss of the Spider Woman is a 1985 drama movie directed by Héctor Babenco, with a running time of 2h. It stars William Hurt, Raúl Juliá and Sonia Braga.
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.
Where to watch Kiss of the Spider Woman
Stream: Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Cast
- William Hurt as Luis Molina
- Raúl Juliá as Valentin Arregui
- Sonia Braga as Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
- José Lewgoy as Warden
- Milton Gonçalves as Pedro
- 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