Kiss of the Spider Woman
Two prisoners in a Latin American jail, one a Spartan revolutionary leader (Raul Julia), the other a movie-obsessed homosexual (Best Actor Academy Award-winner William Hurt), find their lives and destinies intertwined in this bizarre drama that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. Co-stars Sonia Braga in a triple role; based on Manuel Puig's novel.
Year: 1985
Genre: Art House Cinema, Drama, Queer Cinema, Latin America Cinema, Based on..., Time in Prison
Country: Brazil, USA
Director: Hector Babenco
Starring: William Hurt, Raul Julia, Sonia Braga
Duration: 120 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains offensive language.
7.4/10
Location in store: Queer Cinema
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