Evita

"Unforgotten, forever loved and adored."

Jan 10 1997 PG 2h 15m
Biography, Drama, History

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

Plot

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

Tim Rice, Alan Parker, Oliver Stone

Directed by

Alan Parker

Production Countries

Hungary, United States of America

Production Companies

Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Hollywood Pictures

Languages

Español, English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 19 wins & 44 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
38,343
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
45
Popularity
NA