Evita [15th Anniversary Edition] [Blu-ray]

Evita [15th Anniversary Edition] [Blu-ray]

 Cast: Parker
Parker
, Madonna
Madonna
, Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas
, Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
, Jimmy Nail
Jimmy Nail
Evita [15th Anniversary Edition] [Blu-ray]

Evita [15th Anniversary Edition] [Blu-ray]

 Cast: Parker
Parker
, Madonna
Madonna
, Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas
, Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
, Jimmy Nail
Jimmy Nail

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Overview

Evita is based on the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Actually, the film is more of an opera, with only short moments devoted to dialogue. "Evita" is the friendly, family version of the proper name "Eva," and this film tells the story of Eva Peron (1921-52), a woman whose name evokes powerful feelings in her native Argentina. Throughout this film, as in the musical, the story is explained and commented on by a character known as "Che," played here by Antonio Banderas. The film begins with the news of Evita's death, and then turns to a much earlier scene at her father's funeral. Eva (Madonna) was an illegitimate child (one of many) of a rural landowner and her seamstress mother. Hers is not a wealthy childhood by any means, and she is constantly discriminated against because of her lowly birth. She is refused admission to her father's funeral for this reason. This scene is contrasted with her own funeral, a spectacular affair, not different from the funeral of a beloved head of state. Eva Peron leaves her village at age 15, in the arms her lover Agustin Magaldi (Jimmy Nail), a traveling singer. With his help, she goes to Buenos Aires and begins her campaign to become a performer, actress, and public figure. Many men help her during these years, and she is reported to have given her favors freely. That changes when she becomes involved with Juan Peron (Jonathan Pryce). In 1944, when they meet, Peron is an ambitious young army officer, serving in the right-wing government of the time. When he falls afoul of the government and is imprisoned, Eva uses her position as a celebrity and radio performer to get him released. Peron marries his feisty mistress when he is freed from prison. Eva is a formidable supporter, and her help is crucial to his later becoming head of state. Once Juan Peron becomes the President of Argentina, Eva expects better treatment from Argentina's high society, but they snub her brutally. She, in response, diverts government money from society-led charities, and starts the Eva Peron Foundation. As its president, she works tirelessly to directly better the lot of Argentina's poor. For this work, and for having risen from poor origins to glory, she is beloved by huge masses of her fellow citizens, if not by those in high society. She also arranges for the enfranchisement of women in Argentina. Thus, her death of uterine cancer at age 33, while she was at the height of her power and influence, strikes the whole world as tragic.

Product Details

Release Date: 06/19/2012
UPC: 0786936823530
Original Release: 1996
Rating: PG
Source: Walt Disney Video
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Language: English
Time: 2:15:00

Special Features

The making of Evita; Music video by Madonna: "You Must Love Me"; Teaser trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Madonna Eva Peron
Antonio Banderas Che
Jonathan Pryce Juan Peron
Jimmy Nail Agustin Magaldi
Victoria Sus Dona Juana
Julian Littman Brother Juan
Olga Merediz Blanca
Laura Pallas Elisa
Julia Worsley Erminda
Maria Lujan Hidalgo Young Eva
Servando Villamil Cipriano Reyes
Andrea Corr Peron's Mistress
Peter Polycarpou Domingo Mercante
Gary Brooker Juan Bramuglia
Mayte Yerro Julieta
Adrian Collado Carlos
Gabriel Kraisman Cinema Manager
Martin Drogo Young Juan
Venesa Weis Young Blanca
Veronica Ferrari Risler Young Elisa
Aldana Garcia Soler Young Erminda
Domingo Chiofalo Chivilcoy Priest
Ismael Osorio Juan Duarte Sr.
Lidia Leonor Catalano Estela Grisolia
John Coverdale Junin Tango Band Member
Roderick Hart Junin Tango Band Member
Ian Hill Junin Tango Band Member
Rob Levy Junin Tango Band Member
Teddy Peiro Junin Tango Band Member
Joe Townsend Junin Tango Band Member
Mark Ryan Waiter in Junin Bar
Gordon Neville Waiter in Junin Bar
Frederick Warder Waiter in Junin Bar
Albin Pahernik Eva's Dance Partner
Luca Tommassini Eva's Dance Partner
Denis Tremblay Eva's Dance Partner
Eva Vari Senora Magaldi
Zsanett Farkas Magaldi Child
Sergio Lerer Theatre Producer
Mara Bestelli Starlet at Audition
Monica Lairana Starlet at Audition
Laura Miller Starlet at Audition
Marcelo Alejandro Auchelli Huevo
Luis Alday Emilio Kartulowicz
Luis Boccia Senor Jabon
Vera Fogwill Zaz Jingle Singer
Bettina Menegazzo Zaz Jingle Singer/Starlet at Audition
Alfredo Martin Col. Anibal Imbert
Diego Leske Eva's Admirer
Francisco Napoli Eva's Admirer
Eduardo Ruderman Eva's Admirer
Fabian Stratas Eva's Admirer
David Henry President Rawson
Fernando Agustin Henin Eva's Co-star
Ina Clare Actor
Andrew Lloyd Webber Composer

Technical Credits
Alan Parker Director,Producer,Screenwriter
Yves De Bono Special Effects
John Hubbard Casting,Casting
Robert Stigwood Producer
Rocky Taylor Stunts
Andrew G. Vajna Producer
Oliver Stone Screenwriter
Ken Weston Sound/Sound Designer
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