Zorba the Greek (1964)
Life. Lust. Love. Zorba.
An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
Director: Mihalis Kakogiannis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: December 14, 1964
Cast
- Anthony Quinn - Alexis Zorba
- Alan Bates - Basil
- Irene Papas - Widow
- Lila Kedrova - Madame Hortense
- Sotiris Moustakas - Mimithos
- Anna Kyriakou - Soul
- Takis Emmanuel - Manolakas
- Eleni Anousaki - Lola
- George Foundas - Mavrandoni
- George P. Cosmatos - Acne Faced Boy
Screenplay
- Nikos Kazantzakis (Novel)
- Mihalis Kakogiannis (Screenplay)
Music: Míkis Theodorakis
Cinematography: Walter Lassally
Editing: Mihalis Kakogiannis
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: Greece, United States of America
Language: ελληνικά, English
Budget: $783,000
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: el
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
dancing, dance, friendship, based on novel or book, widow, village, donkey, greece, greek, crete, author, black and white, monastery, riding a donkey, wonder
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zorba the Greek about?
- An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
- Who directed Zorba the Greek?
- Zorba the Greek was directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis.
- Who stars in Zorba the Greek?
- Zorba the Greek stars Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas, Anna Kyriakou.
- How long is Zorba the Greek?
- Zorba the Greek has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is Zorba the Greek?
- Zorba the Greek is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Zorba the Greek?
- Zorba the Greek had a budget of $783,000.
- How much did Zorba the Greek gross?
- Zorba the Greek grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was Zorba the Greek produced?
- Zorba the Greek was produced in Greece, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Zorba the Greek?
- The themes of Zorba the Greek include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Hope and Redemption.