Where can I watch Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Platforms

• Netflix.
• Disney+

What was the promise Valentin asked from Molina?

It is possible that his only reason for doing this was to convince Molina to take a message to the Resistance, but it is also apparent that his newfound respect, and even his love, for his cellmate is genuine. “Promise me,” Valentin ultimately says, “You won’t let anyone exploit you again.

What year did Kiss of the Spider Woman come out?

July 26, 1985 (USA)
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What happens at the end of Kiss of the Spider Woman?

In an ironic role reversal at the end of the novel, Molina dies as a result of his involvement in politics, while Valentín escapes the pain of torture by retreating into a dream world. William Hurt as Molina in the 1985 film version of Manuel Puig’s Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Why is the movie Kiss of the Spider Woman Called that?

The title comes from a part in the book where Molina asks Valentin for a kiss before he is paroled. Valentin (Raul Julia) asks Luis Molina (William Hurt) whether he’s afraid that he’ll turn into a panther woman (as in the first film Molina tells Valentin, where the panther woman kills when she is kissed).

Who is Luis in Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Kiss of the Spider Woman. He is played by William Hurt as an affected homosexual, a window dresser who has been jailed for sex offenses. His cellmate is Valentin ( Raul Julia ), a bearded, macho political prisoner who has nothing but contempt for Luis’ stories – not to mention his sexuality and his politics.

Why was Molina given parole in Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Molina is granted parole in a surprise move by the secret police. Valentin provides Molina with a telephone number and a message for his comrades. Molina at first refuses to take the number, fearing the consequences of treason, but he relents, bidding Valentin farewell with a kiss.

Who was Leni Lamaison in Kiss of the Spider Woman?

Leander was the model for the Kiss of the Spider Woman’s “Leni Lamaison,” who was named after propaganda filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl.