Manuel Puig
Juan Manuel Puig Delledonne (December 28, 1932 – July 22, 1990) was an Argentine author, commonly called Manuel Puig. Among his best-known novels are La traición de Rita Hayworth(Betrayed by Rita Hayworth, 1968), Boquitas pintados (Heartbreak Tango, 1969), and El beso de la mujer araña (Kiss of the Spider Woman, 1976) which was adapted into the film released in 1985, directed by the Argentine-Brazilian director Héctor Babenco; and a Broadway musical in 1993.
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| Known For | Writing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.9085 |
| Birthday | 1932-12-28 |
| Place of Birth | General Villegas, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Also Known As |
1976
The Last Supper
7.8/23
A pious plantation owner attempts to teach Christianity to 12 of his slaves by inviting them to participate in a reenactment of the Last Supper.
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The Last Supper
2008
Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman
8.5/2
Rare documents and details of the film's story. From its initial option to its critical reception and legacy. Director David Weisman, who also produce...
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Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman
2018
Regreso a Coronel Vallejos
5/2
A bitter postcard of the town of the Buenos Aires countryside that Argentinean writer Manuel Puig (1932-90) portrayed with singular mastery, based on...
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