The Kiss
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.
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The Kiss
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
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.