The Kiss

1981 | 80 minutes | 6.8 ★ (26)

The Kiss
  • Overview

    When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, the simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the moribund in a gesture of sympathy and unconditional pure love. Opportunist photographer Amado Pinheiro witnesses the scene and sees the opportunity to sell newspaper and, together with the despicable and abusive chief of police Cunha, accuses Arandir of homosexuality.

  • Release Date

    01 June 1981

  • DirectingBruno Barreto
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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