Kiss of the Spider Woman (Portuguese: O Beijo da Mulher Aranha) is a 1985 Academy Award-winning Brazilian-American drama film. It was directed by Argentine-born Brazilian director Hector Babenco , and adapted by Leonard Schrader from the Manuel Puig novel of the same name. William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga, José Lewgoy, and Milton Gonçalves stars in the leading roles.
Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a homosexual, is found guilty of immoral behaviour 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. Written by Leon Wolters
