Zorba the Greek (1964)

1964 · Movie · 136 min. · United States

Basil, a young English writer of Greek ancestry, meets an older, free-spirited Greek peasant named Zorba (Anthony Quinn) on the island of Crete. While Zorba pursues a relationship with Madame Hortense, an aging French courtesan, the inhibited Basil summons up the courage to court a young widow. The young, unhappy Englishman finds himself learning valuable life lessons from Zorba, the earthy peasant who has a zeal for everything he does. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Quinn) and winner of three, including Best Supporting Actress (Lila Kedrova).

Direction Mihalis Kakogiannis

Cast Anthony Quinn · Alan Bates · Irene Papas · Lila Kedrova · Sotiris Moustakas · Anna Kyriakou · Eleni Anousaki · Yorgo Voyagis · Takis Emmanuel · Giorgos Foundas · George Pan Cosmatos

Soundtrack Mikis Theodorakis

Screenplay Mihalis Kakogiannis · Nikos Kazantzakis

Cinematography Walter Lassally

Original title Alexis Zorbas

Also known as Zorba the Greek


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