Kiss of the Spider Woman Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Kiss of the Spider Woman is a 1985 film which tells the story of two men in a Brazilian prison -- 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.The movie was adapted by Leonard Schrader from the novel by Manuel Puig. It was directed by Hector Babenco.
It won the Academy Award for Best Actor (William Hurt), and was nominated for Best Director, Best Picture and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.
A musical with the same title, also based on Puig's novel, was written by John Kander and Fred Ebb.
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