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Manuel Puig

Writing

0.2 Popularity Dec 28, 1932 (57 years old) General Villegas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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 (K...

Biography

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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Filmography 11

2018
Regreso a Coronel Vallejos Movie

as Self - Writer (archive footage)

2005
Tropic Pathway Movie

Idea

1997
Happy Together Movie

Novel

1986
El otro Movie

Writer

1982
Pubis angelical Movie

Novel

1978
1974
Painted Lips Movie

Novel

Photos 2

Manuel Puig Photo
Manuel Puig Photo

Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday December 28, 1932 (57 years old)
Died July 22, 1990
Place of Birth General Villegas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Years Active 1974 - 2025
Popularity 0.2
Career Stats
11 Total Credits
3 Movie Roles
2 Photos