Evita DVD (1996) | Madonna | Antonio Banderas | Jonathan Pryce | Alan Parker | Musical | New & Sealed

Evita (1996)

Don't cry for me, Argentina. Alan Parker's acclaimed film adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice stage musical brings the life of Eva Perón to the screen in spectacular style. Madonna stars as the charismatic First Lady of Argentina, Antonio Banderas as the fictional narrator Che, and Jonathan Pryce as President Juan Perón. Featuring Don't Cry for Me Argentina and You Must Love Me — which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 69th Academy Awards (1997). New & sealed.

About the Musical

The original stage musical opened in the West End at the Prince Edward Theatre on 21 June 1978, starring Elaine Paige as Eva and David Essex as Che. The Broadway production followed in September 1979 with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. Don't Cry for Me Argentina was originally recorded by Julie Covington in 1976 — a UK number one for nine weeks from January 1977.

• Director: Alan Parker
• Starring: Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Pryce
• Based on: The stage musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
• Genre: Musical / Drama / Biography
• Academy Award: Best Original Song — You Must Love Me (1997)
• Format: DVD
• Year: 1996
• EAN / Barcode: 5017239190179
• Condition: New & Sealed

Essential for fans of Madonna, musical cinema and classic 1990s film.