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Evita (1996)

PG  135 min  -  Biography | Drama | Musical   -  10 January 1997 (USA)
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The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, a B-picture Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.

Director:

Alan Parker

Writers:

Tim Rice (book), Alan Parker (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Won Oscar. Another 9 wins & 24 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Madonna ...
Antonio Banderas ...
Jonathan Pryce ...
Jimmy Nail Jimmy Nail ...
Victoria Sus Victoria Sus ...
Julian Littman Julian Littman ...
Brother Juan
Olga Merediz ...
Blanca
Laura Pallas Laura Pallas ...
Elisa
Julia Worsley Julia Worsley ...
María Luján Hidalgo María Luján Hidalgo ...
Young Eva (as Maria Lujan Hidalgo)
Servando Villamil Servando Villamil ...
Cipriano Reyes
Andrea Corr ...
Perón's Mistress
Peter Polycarpou ...
Domingo Mercante
Gary Brooker Gary Brooker ...
Juan Bramuglia
Maite Yerro Maite Yerro ...
Julieta (as Mayte Yerro)
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Storyline

High-flying, adored! The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical depicting the infamous real-life story of Eva "Evita" Duarte de Peron, the wife of President Juan Peron, who rose from poverty to become the most famous Argentine woman in history. Her huge political influence and constant charity works earned her scorn and fear from the military and upper classes but adoration and love from the workers and descamisados. Evita's legendary life is displayed before your eyes as the most hated and most beloved woman in Argentina. Written by O.G.  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Argentina | Actress | Singer | Poverty | Political  | See more »

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The Most Anticipated Motion Picture Event of The Year

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Musical

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, images of violence and some mild language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Эвита See more »

Filming Locations:

Argentina See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$55,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$195,085 (USA) (29 December 1996) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$141,047,179 (Worldwide) (1997)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Most of the costumes for Eva were based on outfits that the real Eva Peron wore. Some were recreated from photographs, but many of them were based on the originals, which are still kept in government vaults in Argentina. Madonna undergoes more costume changes than any other actress in film history. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: Duarte can be seen breathing in her coffin. See more »

Quotes

Well-to-do People: Things have reached a pretty pass, when someone pretty lower class can be accepted and admired...
Aristo Woman: But our privileged class is dead. Look who they're calling for now.
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Connections

Featured in "I Love the '90s: Part Deux" (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"A Cinema in Buenos Aires, 26 July 1952"
(uncredited)
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Adrià Collado, Maite Yerro and Gabriel Kraisman
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick See more »