Kiss of the Spider Woman

Name: Kiss of the Spider Woman
Director: Hector Babenco
Genre: Drama
Released: 1985

1985

Hector Babenco

1985·R·

Brazil,

United States

Award tierGold

Metascore

A gay man and a political prisoner are together in a prison. The gay man narrates the stories of two fake movies and his own life.

Cast

William Hurt·Sonia Braga·Raul Julia·José Lewgoy

Languages

English

French

Portuguese Germany

German

Major Awards

2 wins · 4 nominations

Wins (2)

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1986)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Other

Cannes Film Festival (1985)

Nominations (4)

Best Picture

Golden Globes, USA (1986)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Academy Awards, USA (1986)

Best Picture

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1986)

Best Director

Other

Cannes Film Festival (1985)