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Zorba the Greek

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A timid English writer arrives in Crete to open a mine for the family business and falls under the spell of a local peasant with a charismatic and inspiring zest for life. Drama, starring Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova and Sotiris Moustakas

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Tony Sloman

Marvellously emotive and perfectly cast film version of Nikos Kazantzakis's novel about the salt-of-the-earth peasant who teaches an uptight Englishman the secret of life. As Zorba, Anthony Quinn plays the part of a lifetime, so much so that the role greatly impinged on the actor both in real life and in all his movies ever since. Also adding to the film's particular and unusual grace are wonderful Oscar-winning black-and-white photography by Walter Lassally, a haunting Mikis Theodorakis score - since responsible for a zillion pieces of smashed crockery in Greek restaurants worldwide - and a glowingly warm portrayal (also Oscar-rewarded) by Lila Kedrova as an aged prostitute. It's a shade too long for its own good, though.

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7.6/10

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Cast

rolenameAlexis ZorbaAnthony Quinn (1)BasilAlan BatesWidowIrene PapasMadame HortenseLila KedrovaMavrandoniGeorge FoundasLolaEleni AnousakiMimithosSotiris MoustakasManolakasTakis Emmanuel

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rolenameDirectorMichael Cacoyannis

Details

Released on

1965-03-11

Languages

English | Greek

Available on

video and DVD

Formats

Black and white

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