Rent Evita (1996)
3.2 of 5 from 92 ratings
2h 9min
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- Synopsis:
- Eva Peron (Madonna) was born the illegitimate daughter of a penniless farmer. Determined to make it to the top, Eva attaches herself to a poplar tango singer, (Jimmy Nail) in the big city. Eva becomes a radio and film actress, moving in influential circles within Buenos Aires society. When she becomes involved with rising politician, Juan Peron (Jonathan Pryce), the establishment disapproves and he is arrested. Eva fights on the freedom, both for her husband and the oppressed masses. Peron is freed by the people, the couple marries and Peron is elected president. But Eva’s greatest battle is yet to come.
- Actors:
- Madonna, Jonathan Pryce, Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Nail, Victoria Sus, Julian Littman, Olga Merediz, Laura Pallas, Julia Worsley, María Luján Hidalgo, Servando Villamil, Andrea Corr, Peter Polycarpou, Gary Brooker, Maite Yerro, Adrià Collado, Gabriel Kraisman, Martin Drogo, Venesa Weis, Veronica Ferrari Risler
- Directors:
- Alan Parker
- Writers:
- Tim Rice, Alan Parker
- Others:
- Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer, Martin Samuel, Sarah Monzani, Eddy Joseph, Penny Rose, Ken Weston, Brian Morris, Darius Khondji, Nigel Wright, Gerry Hambling, Philippe Turlure, Oliver Stone
- Studio:
- Entertainment In Video
- Genres:
- Comedy, Music & Musicals
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