Kiss of the Spider Woman

Kiss of the Spider Woman is a 1985 film which tells the story of two men in an Argentine prison during the 1970s' military government — one a political prisoner, the other in prison for his homosexuality — who learn to respect each other. It stars William Hurt, Raúl Juliá and Sonia Braga.

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1985 - Argentine - Military government - Political prisoner - Homosexuality - William Hurt - Raúl Juliá - Sonia Braga

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The movie was adapted by Leonard Schrader from the novel (El beso de la mujer araña) by Manuel Puig and it was directed by Hector Babenco.

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Leonard Schrader - Manuel Puig - Hector Babenco

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William Hurt won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role, and the film was also nominated for Best Director, Best Picture and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.

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Academy Award for Best Actor - Best Director - Best Picture - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

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A musical with the same title, also based on Puig's novel, was written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. It ran from 1993 to 1995, and initially starred Brent Carver, Anthony Crivello and Chita Rivera.

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Musical - John Kander - Fred Ebb - 1993 - 1995 - Brent Carver - Chita Rivera

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