Rent Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

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1h 55min
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Synopsis:
A dreary prison cell is shared by two men who, in terms of lifestyle, could not be further apart. Molina (William Hurt) is a homosexual convicted for obscene behaviour, the other, Valentin (Raul Julia), is a revolutionary who has been continually tortured by the same totalitarian authorities. As the minutes slowly pass, Molina invents a story based on the glamorous cinema of yesteryear - a Nazi propaganda film involving an unlikely love affair. At first, this extravagant display of personality doesn't bode well for the cellmates' relationship but as time and the story progresses a new kind of friendship begins to blossom.
Actors:
, , , , , Míriam Pires, Nuno Leal Maia, , Patricio Bisso, , , , , Wilson Grey, Miguel Falabella, , Luis Guilherme, Walmir Barros, , Ana Maria Braga
Directors:
Producers:
David Weisman
Writers:
Manuel Puig, Leonard Schrader
Aka:
O Beijo da Mulher Aranha
Studio:
Curzon / Artificial Eye
Genres:
Drama, Lesbian & Gay
Collections:
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Awards:

1986 BAFTA Best Actor

1986 Oscar Best Actor

1985 Cannes Best Actor

BBFC:
Release Date:
25/01/2016
Run Time:
115 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Tangled Web: Making 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Mini-Documentary: The Submissive Woman's Role
  • Slide Show Commentary: Transition from Novel to Film
  • Photo Gallery
BBFC:
Release Date:
25/01/2016
Run Time:
119 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English LPCM Stereo
Subtitles:
None
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Tangled Web: Making 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Mini-Documentary: The Submissive Woman's Role
  • Slide Show Commentary: Transition from Novel to Film
  • Photo Gallery

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Reviews (1) of Kiss of the Spider Woman

Hit & Miss of the Spider Woman - Kiss of the Spider Woman review by AM

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20/05/2020

What a strange little film. Certainly would recommend you view it as it's unlike anything I've seen before. William Hurt and Raul Julia are excellent bouncing off each other within their prison cell - the former giving an Oscar-winning performance well-deserved. The contrast between their squalid cell and the fantasy world of the movies Hurt is recounting back to Julia is wonderful. Film doesn't really tie together very well at the end though - was a little disappointed at how it ended - and a big negative is some of the absolutely ATROCIOUS acting from some of the supporting actors; Milton Gonçalves' screeching secret policeman being a particular lowlight.

But over all - Curious Bananas! Give it a look.

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