Movies
Kiss of the Spider Woman
- July 26, 1985
- 120 min.
- Drama
- Brazil
- United States
Brazil
United States
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.
Original title: Kiss of the Spider Woman
4
nominations
25%
winning rate
1
win
Academy Awards #58 - 1986
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | David Weisman - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Directing | Héctor Babenco | — |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | William Hurt | Winner |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Leonard Schrader | — |
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