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In a Latin American prison, an emotional relationship evolves between a homosexual prone to flights of fantasy and his cellmate, a political radical. Oscar winner for Hurt!
Original Release
06/06/1985
US Release
07/26/1985
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Hurt | Luis Molina |
| Raul Julia | Valentin Arregui |
| Sonia Braga | Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman |
| Jose Lewgoy | Warden |
| Milton Goncalves | Pedro |
| Miriam Pires | Mother / Molina's Mother |
| Nuno Leal Maia | Gabriel |
| Fernando Torres | Americo |
| Patricio Bisso | Greta |
| Herson Capri | Werner |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Hurt | Luis Molina |
| Raul Julia | Valentin Arregui |
| Sonia Braga | Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman |
| Jose Lewgoy | Warden |
| Milton Goncalves | Pedro |
| Miriam Pires | Mother / Molina's Mother |
| Nuno Leal Maia | Gabriel |
| Fernando Torres | Americo |
| Patricio Bisso | Greta |
| Herson Capri | Werner |
| Denise Dumont | Michele |
| Nildo Parente | Leader of Resistance |
| Antônio Petrin | Clubfoot |
| Wilson Grey | Flunky |
| Miguel Falabella | Lieutenant |
| Walter Breda | Agent #1 / Agent |
| Luiz Guilherme | Agent #2 |
| Walmir Barros | Agent #3 |
| Luis Serra | Prison Doctor |
| Ana Maria Braga | Lidia |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Francisco Ramalho Jr. | Executive Producer |
| Altamiro Boscoli | Producer |
| Paulo Francini | Producer |
| Gustavo Halbreich | Producer |
| Jane Holzer | Producer |
| Michael Maiello | Producer |
| Jaime Sverner | Producer |
| David Weisman | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1986 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1986 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1986 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1986 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1986 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1986 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1986 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1986 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
