Directed by:
Hector Babenco
Written by:
Leonard Schrader
Based on the novel by:
Manuel Puig
Genre:
Drama
Runtime:
120 mins
Plot:
A gay man and a political prisoner are together in a prison. The gay man narrates the stories of two fake movies and his own life.
Release Date:
July 26, 1985
Reception:
Cast:
William Hurt
Raul Julia
Sonia Braga
José Lewgoy
Milton Gonçalves
Míriam Pires
Nuno Leal Maia
Fernando Torres
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | William Hurt
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | David Weisman
- Best Achievement in Directing | Hector Babenco
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Leonard Schrader
Wins
- Best Leading Actor | William Hurt
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Actor – Drama | William Hurt
- Best Actor – Drama | Raul Julia
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Sonia Braga
