Zorba the Greek
1964 · Movie · NR · 142 min · ★ 7.5
An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
Based on Zorba the Greek
Also known as Alexis Zorbas
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Details
- Years
- 1964
- Release date
- 1964-12-14
- Language
- EL
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 142 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (381 votes)
Themes
- dancing
- dance
- friendship
- based on novel or book
- widow
- village
- donkey
- greece
- greek
- crete
- author
- black and white
- +19 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1965
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1965
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1965
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1965 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1965 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1965 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1965 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1965 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · nominated
Cast & crew
Anthony Quinn
as Alexis Zorba
Alan Bates
as Basil
Irene Papas
as Widow
Lila Kedrova
as Madame Hortense
Sotiris Moustakas
as Mimithos
Anna Kyriakou
as Soul
Takis Emmanuel
as Manolakas
Eleni Anousaki
as Lola
George Foundas
as Mavrandoni
George P. Cosmatos
as Acne Faced Boy
Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis