Zorba the Greek

About Zorba the Greek

An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.

Zorba the Greek is a 1964 drama film directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis. It runs 142 minutes and was released in December 1964.

Anthony Quinn appears as Alexis Zorba, Alan Bates as Basil, Irene Papas as Widow, and Lila Kedrova as Madame Hortense. Written by Mihalis Kakogiannis. It is adapted from a novel.

Members will find hopeful, audacious, cheerful, and village in it.

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