The Asphalt Kiss (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1981, The Asphalt Kiss is a drama and crime film directed by Bruno Barreto, running about 80 minutes. “kiss, asphalt” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Asphalt Kiss stars Ney Latorraca as Arandir, Christiane Torloni as Selminha, Tarcísio Meira as Aprígio and Lídia Brondi as Dália, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Asphalt Kiss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Asphalt Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Asphalt Kiss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Asphalt Kiss (1981)?
- In US, The Asphalt Kiss is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Asphalt Kiss worth watching?
- The Asphalt Kiss holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Asphalt Kiss?
- The Asphalt Kiss stars Ney Latorraca, Christiane Torloni, Tarcísio Meira, Lídia Brondi and Daniel Filho.
- When was The Asphalt Kiss released?
- The Asphalt Kiss was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.