The Three Faces of Eve
Seen it?1957 | 91 min | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved I Swear or Richard Jewell, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A doctor treats a woman suffering from multiple personality disorder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Actress. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $965K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 65K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nunnally Johnson
- Joanne WoodwardEve White / Eve Black / Jane
- David WayneRalph White
- Lee J. CobbDoctor Curtis Luther
- Edwin JeromeDoctor Francis Day
- Alena MurraySecretary
- Nancy KulpMrs. Black
- Douglas SpencerMr. Black
- Terry Ann RossBonnie White
- Ken ScottEarl
- Mimi GibsonEve (as a child)