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Drama - Kiss of the Spider Woman (2 Disc Collector's Edition DVD)

Kiss of the Spider Woman (2 Disc Collector's Edition DVD)

Political prisoner Valentin Arregui (Raul Julia) and homosexual pederast Luis Molina (William Hurt) share a Brazilian prison cell in this fantastical drama from the book by Manuel Puig.

Sensitive and flamboyant, Molina helps pass the time by recounting memories from one of his favorite films, a wartime romantic thriller that just may also be a Nazi propaganda film. He weaves the characters into an ongoing narrative meant to spur Valentin's imagination and distract him from the brutal realities of political imprisonment and separation from the woman he loves. Hard around the edges, and willing to die for his political principles, Valentin nonetheless allows Molina to penetrate some of his defensive shell. An odd friendship forms between the two vastly different prisoners, the dreamer and the activist. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Valentin is being poisoned by his captors, to compel him to reveal names and secrets, and that Molina may have other agendas that belie his honesty and openness with Valentin. The intense character study builds toward a surprising conclusion.

Kiss of the Spider Woman received Oscar nominations for best picture, best director and best adapted screenplay, and Hurt took home the best actor trophy for his portrayal of the soulful and conflicted Molina. The film was later adapted into a Broadway musical. ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide

SPECIAL FEATURES:
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Disc 1 --
• Trivia Track in English and Spanish
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Original Mono and 5.1 Surround Sound
• Optional Subtitles in French and Spanish
• Optional Dubbing in French and Spanish

Disc 2 --
• Manuel Puig Mini-Documentary: The Submissive Woman's Role
• Spider Woman on Broadway: Mini-Documentary with Hal Prince, John Kander, Ferd Ebb, Chita Rivera, Terrence McNally, Manuel Puig
• Slide Show Commentary: Transition from Novel to Film
• Photo Galleries: Over 150 Exquisite Images

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ProductID	CITL600150DVD
Number of Discs	2.00 Disc(s)
Format	DVD
REGION CODE	1
Studio	CITY LIGHTS HOME VID
Production Year	1985
Country	Brazil
Release Date	11/4/2008
Actors	William Hurt, Raul Julia, Sonia Braga
Director	Hector Babenco
Video	COLOR
Audio	Dolby Digital Stereo
Language	English
Subtitles	English, Spanish
Availability	in stock
Price:	$25.93

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