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The Kiss

The Kiss

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 1, 1981

Runtime

1h 20m

Genres

Crime, Drama

User Score

68%

Original Title

O Beijo no Asfalto

Production Companies

Embrafilme, Filmes do Equador, LC Barreto

Director

Bruno Barreto

Description

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.