Eva

Eva

Eva

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Eva

"They called her the 8th deadly sin!"

1962

1h 40m

5.9(62 votes)

Drama

Overview

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.

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Starring

Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Eva Olivier

Stanley Baker

Stanley Baker

Tyvian Jones

Giorgio Albertazzi

Giorgio Albertazzi

Sergio Branco Malloni - a Movie Director (uncredited)

James Villiers

James Villiers

Alan McCormick - a Screenwriter

Virna Lisi

Virna Lisi

Francesca Ferrara

Riccardo Garrone

Riccardo Garrone

Michele - a Player

Lisa Gastoni

Lisa Gastoni

The Red-Headed Russian

Checco Rissone

Checco Rissone

Pieri

Enzo Fiermonte

Enzo Fiermonte

Enzo

Nona Medici

Anna Maria

Creative team

Directed by: Joseph Losey
Written by: Hugo Butler
Evan Jones
Produced by: Raymond Hakim
Robert Hakim

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