Kiss of the Spider Woman
"Once upon a time... in a tropical island far away, there lived a strange woman…"
Originally released in 1985. Kiss of the Spider Woman is a drama film. directed by Héctor Babenco. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, and Sônia Braga
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (325 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$17M
13.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Brazil
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,250,000
- Revenue
- $17,000,000
Production Companies
- HB Filmes
- Island Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiss of the Spider Woman about?
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-d...
Who directed Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman was directed by Héctor Babenco.
How long is Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Kiss of the Spider Woman released?
Kiss of the Spider Woman was released on July 26, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kiss of the Spider Woman?
The main cast of Kiss of the Spider Woman includes William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sônia Braga, José Lewgoy, Milton Gonçalves.
Is Kiss of the Spider Woman worth watching?
Kiss of the Spider Woman has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 325 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.