1986
Academy Awards
1Wins
4Noms
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Actor in a Leading Role
William Hurt
Nom1986
Best Picture
David Weisman, Producer
Nom1986
Directing
Hector Babenco
Nom1986
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)
Leonard Schrader
Kiss of the Spider Woman
19852hEnglish
Accolades
1Oscar
Win4Golden Globe
Nominations1Cannes
WinScroll
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Synopsis
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.
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Details
Genres
Drama
Links
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Awards & Recognition
Awards Dominance
2
Wins
10
Nominations
1 Oscar · 1 Cannes
Won
- Best Actor
- Actor in a Leading Role · William Hurt
Full award breakdown
1986
Golden Globes
0Wins
4Noms
Nom1986
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Nom1986
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
William Hurt
Nom1986
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Raul Julia
Nom1986
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Sônia Braga
1985
Cannes Film Festival
1Wins
2Noms
◆ Won1985
Best Actor
Nom1985
In Competition - Feature films
Hector BABENCO
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Cast
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