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Evita (1996)

“Unforgotten, forever loved and adored.”

6.1/10 · 532 votes 2h 15m pg DramaHistoryMusic

#74 of 95 films from 1996 #3292 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Alan Parker · Written by Alan Parker, Oliver Stone

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Overview

The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, an Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.

Cast

Madonnaas Eva Perón
Antonio Banderasas Ché
Jonathan Pryceas Juan Perón
Jimmy Nailas Agustín Magaldi
Victoria Susas Doña Juana
Julian Littmanas Brother Juan
Olga Meredizas Blanca
Laura Pallasas Elisa
Julia Worsleyas Erminda
María Luján Hidalgoas Young Eva
Servando Villamilas Cipriano Reyes
Andrea Corras Perón's Mistress
Alan Parkeras Tormented Film Director
Adrià Colladoas Carlos

Facts

Release dateDecember 14, 1996
Runtime135 min (2h 15m) — longer as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresDrama, History, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$141,047,179 (2.6× budget)
IMDbtt0116250

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Questions

How long is Evita?
Evita runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is Evita worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 532 votes, which places it #74 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 23%) and #3292 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Evita?
Evita was directed by Alan Parker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982), Mississippi Burning (1988), Midnight Express (1978).
Who stars in Evita?
Madonna as Eva Perón; Antonio Banderas as Ché; Jonathan Pryce as Juan Perón; Jimmy Nail as Agustín Magaldi; Victoria Sus as Doña Juana; Julian Littman as Brother Juan.
What is Evita rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Evita?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7408.

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