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1985 · 2h · Drama
TMDB 7.0/10 (349 votes)
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.
Directed by Héctor Babenco
Box office $17M worldwide
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Cast & crew
Héctor BabencoDirector
William Hurtas Luis Molina
Raúl Juliáas Valentin Arregui
Sonia Bragaas Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
José Lewgoyas Warden
Milton Gonçalvesas Pedro
Miriam Piresas Mother
Nuno Leal Maiaas Gabriel
Fernando Torresas Americo
Patricio Bissoas Greta
Herson Caprias Werner
Denise Dumontas Michele
Nildo Parenteas Leader of Resistance
Antônio Petrinas Clubfoot
Wilson Greyas Flunky