ZORBA THE GREEK
Available From: 01/01/1950
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Synopsis:
On the Greek isle of Crete, Basil (Alan Bates), a shy inhibited writer from England is befriended by Zorba (Anthony Quinn) a boisterous peasant with an astonishing love for life. When Zorba agrees to work at Basil's abandoned mine, it is the beginning of a lesson for the young man as he gradually moves from an observer of the world to a participant. This acclaimed classic co-stars Irene Paps and Lila Kedrova in an Oscar winning performance. "An utterly absorbing and sharply memorable film" (The Hollywood Reporter)
Details
Director(s):
Michael Cacoyannis
Runtime:
141
Certification:
PG
Production Year:
1965
Distributor:
20th Century Fox
Cast:
Alan Bates, George Foundas, Lila Kedrova, Irene Papas, Anthony Quinn