Eve's Bayou(1997)
“The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart.”
Overview
Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve’s Bayou, 1962, as the Batiste family tries to survive the secrets they’ve kept and the betrayals they’ve endured.
Director
Kasi Lemmons
Studio
Trimark Pictures
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$15M
Cast
Jurnee Smollett
as Eve Batiste
Meagan Good
as Cisely Batiste
Samuel L. Jackson
as Louis Batiste
Lynn Whitfield
as Roz Batiste
Debbi Morgan
as Mozelle Batiste Delacroix
Jake Smollett
as Poe Batiste
Ethel Ayler
as Gran Mère
Diahann Carroll
as Elzora
Vondie Curtis-Hall
as Julian Grayraven
Roger Guenveur Smith
as Lenny Mereaux
Lisa Nicole Carson
as Matty Mereaux
Branford Marsalis
as Harry
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
French
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
Trimark Pictures • Addis-Wechsler Productions • ChubbCo Film
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Where can I watch Eve's Bayou?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Eve's Bayou (1997).
What is Eve's Bayou about?▼
Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve’s Bayou, 1962, as the Batiste family tries to survive the secrets they’ve kept and the betrayals they’ve endured.
Who directed Eve's Bayou?▼
Eve's Bayou was directed by Kasi Lemmons and released in 1997. It is a drama film.
How long is Eve's Bayou?▼
Eve's Bayou has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Eve's Bayou?▼
The cast of Eve's Bayou includes Jurnee Smollett as Eve Batiste, Meagan Good as Cisely Batiste, Samuel L. Jackson as Louis Batiste, Lynn Whitfield as Roz Batiste, Debbi Morgan as Mozelle Batiste Delacroix and more.
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