Eva
“They called her the 8th deadly sin!”
Synopsis
Best-selling author Tyvian Jones has a life of leisure in Venice, Italy, until he has a chance encounter with sultry Frenchwoman Eva Olivier. He falls for her instantly, despite already having wedding plans with Francesca Ferrara. Winning Eva's affection proves elusive; she's more interested in money than in love. But Tyvian remain steadfast in his obsession, going after Eva with a fervor that threatens to destroy his life.
Top Cast
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Jeanne Moreau
Eva Olivier
Stanley Baker
Tyvian Jones
Giorgio Albertazzi
Sergio Branco Malloni - a Movie Director (uncredited)
James Villiers
Alan McCormick - a Screenwriter
Virna Lisi
Francesca Ferrara
Riccardo Garrone
Michele - a Player
Lisa Gastoni
The Red-Headed Russian
Checco Rissone
Pieri
Enzo Fiermonte
Enzo
Nona Medici
Anna Maria
Roberto Paoletti
Alexis Revidis
The Greek (as Alex Revidis)
Evi Rigano
(as Evy Rigano)
John R. Pepper
The Little Boy
Van Eicken
Peggy Guggenheim
Baccarat-Player at Casino
Gilda Dahlberg
Nicky Amey
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Butler, Evan Jones, James Hadley Chase
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Eva
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Paris-Film Production, Interopa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Hugo Butler, Evan Jones, James Hadley Chase
Michel Legrand
Gianni Di Venanzo, Henri Decaë
Reginald Beck, Franca Silvi
Raymond Hakim, Robert Hakim, Giorgio Baldi
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Losey
Director
Hugo Butler
Writer
Raymond Hakim
Producer
Reginald Beck
Editor
Robert Hakim
Producer
Franca Silvi
Editor
Evan Jones
Writer
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Richard Macdonald
Production Design
Giorgio Baldi
Producer
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Luigi Scaccianoce
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eva
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eva about?
Best-selling author Tyvian Jones has a life of leisure in Venice, Italy, until he has a chance encounter with sultry Frenchwoman Eva Olivier. He falls for her instantly, despite already having wedding plans with Francesca Ferrara. Winning Eva's affection proves elusive; she's more interested in money than in love. But Tyvian remain steadfast in his obsession, going after Eva with a fervor that threatens to destroy his life.
Who directed Eva?
Eva was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in Eva?
The principal cast of Eva includes Jeanne Moreau, Stanley Baker, Giorgio Albertazzi, James Villiers, Virna Lisi.
When was Eva released and how long is it?
Eva was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Eva?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eva was composed by Michel Legrand.
Is Eva based on a book or true story?
Eva is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Hadley Chase".