Zorba the Greek

Based On the book by Nikos Kazantzakis

Zorba the Greek (Greek: Αλέξης Ζορμπάς, Alexis Zorbas) is a 1964 drama film written, produced, edited, and directed by Greek Cypriot filmmaker Michael Cacoyannis. It stars Anthony Quinn as Zorba, an earthy and boisterous Cretan peasant, and Alan Bates as Basil, the buttoned-up young intellectual he befriends. The cast also includes Lila Kedrova, Irene Papas, and Sotiris Moustakas. The musical score was composed by Mikis Theodorakis.

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Release date:

1964

Director:

Michalis Cacoyannis

Cast:

Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Alan Bates, Sotiris Moustakas

Genre:

Drama, Musical

Country:

United States, United Kingdom, Greece

Language:

English

Year page:

1964 in adaptations