Kiss of the Spider Woman is a 1976 novel (El Beso de la Mujer Araña) by Argentinian writer Manuel Puig (1932-1990). Eight years later, 'Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Musical' opened on Broadway and won seven Tony Awards.
The title comes from a part in the book where Molina (William Hurt) asks Valentin (Raul Julia) for a kiss before he is paroled. Valentin asks Molina whether he's afraid that he'll turn into a panther woman (referring to a character in the 1942 movie Cat People (1942) who kills when she is kissed). Valentin says he is not the panther woman but the spider woman, hence Kiss of the Spider Woman.
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- How long is Kiss of the Spider Woman?2 hours
- When was Kiss of the Spider Woman released?July 26, 1985
- What is the IMDb rating of Kiss of the Spider Woman?7.3 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Kiss of the Spider Woman?Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui
- What is the plot of Kiss of the Spider Woman?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.
- What was the budget for Kiss of the Spider Woman?1.5 million
- How much did Kiss of the Spider Woman earn at the worldwide box office?$17 million
- How much did Kiss of the Spider Woman earn at the US box office?$17 million
- What is Kiss of the Spider Woman rated?R
- What genre is Kiss of the Spider Woman?Drama
- How many awards has Kiss of the Spider Woman won?14 awards
- How many awards has Kiss of the Spider Woman been nominated for?26 nominations
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