The Kiss
O Beijo no Asfalto
“It wasn’t the first kiss... neither the first time”
Synopsis
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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Ney Latorraca
Arandir
Tarcísio Meira
Aprígio
Christiane Torloni
Selminha
Lídia Brondi
Dália
Thelma Reston
Matilde
Flávio São Thiago
Aruba
Nelson Caruso
Werneck
Renato Coutinho
Lícia Magna
Judite
Xuxa Lopes
Mulher na tv
Estelita Bell
Atendente no hotel
Francisco Santos
Pascoal Villaboim
Ligia Diniz
Viúva
Pedro Paulo Rangel
Colega no Trabalho
Oswaldo Loureiro
Cunha
Daniel Filho
Amado Pinheiro
Toninho Vasconcelos
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Barreto
- Screenplay & Story
- Doc Comparato, Nelson Rodrigues
- Original Score
- Guto Graça Melo
- Original Title
- O Beijo no Asfalto
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Embrafilme, Filmes do Equador, LC Barreto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Barreto
Doc Comparato, Nelson Rodrigues
Guto Graça Melo
Murilo Salles
Raimundo Higino
Fábio Barreto, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Maria Da Salete
Department Leadership Roster
Doc Comparato
Writer
Bruno Barreto
Director
Raimundo Higino
Editor
Murilo Salles
Director of Photography
Fábio Barreto
Producer
Guto Graça Melo
Original Music Composer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kiss
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What is The Kiss about?
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.
Who directed The Kiss?
The Kiss was directed by Bruno Barreto.
Who stars in The Kiss?
The principal cast of The Kiss includes Ney Latorraca, Tarcísio Meira, Christiane Torloni, Lídia Brondi, Thelma Reston.
When was The Kiss released and how long is it?
The Kiss was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kiss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kiss was composed by Guto Graça Melo.