The Sin of Adam and Eve

The Sin of Adam and Eve (1969)

El pecado de Adán y Eva

Absurd retelling of the story of Adam and Eve, this was the first of several biblical movies by director Miguel Zacarías that were intended to inspire the faithful but only inspired laughter instead. This film gained much notoriety due to the abundant nudity of its stars and was released worldwide.

Date of release
1969-09-18
TMDB
4.5 / 10 (13)
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Director
Miguel Zacarías

Casting

Interesting facts

El pecado de Adán y Eva is a Mexican biblical epic film from 1969.

Production background

The film, directed by Miguel Zacarías, retells the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Mexican actor Jorge Rivero played Adam, while newcomer Candice 'Candy' Wilson played Eve. There are no other actors in the film. The movie is largely silent, with the actors gesturing and calling each other's names to communicate. The film has some opening narration, as well as the voice of God saying a few phrases from the heavens.

The film gained notoriety because Rivero and Wilson appear fully nude throughout most of the film, with occasional glimpses of genitalia, pubic hair and female nipples.

The film was picked up by Dimension Pictures. Stephanie Rothman and her husband Charles Swartz supervised re editing and dubbing the film for US release.

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