Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
R 26 Jul 1985 • Drama • 2h 0m
Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a trans individual, is found guilty of immoral behavior and Valentin is a political prisoner. To escape reality Luis invents romantic movies, while Valentin tries to keep his mind on the situation he's in. During the time they spend together, the two men come to understand and respect one another.
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Language:
English, French, Portuguese, German
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 14 wins & 12 nominations total
Country:
Brazil, United States
Metacritic Score:
80
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Box Office Total:
$17,005,229