Zorba the Greek
- Original title
- Alexis Zorbasaka
- AKA
-
- Zorba the Greek
- Year
- 1964
- Running time
- 136 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Mihalis Kakogiannis. Novel: Nikos Kazantzakis
- Cast
-
- Anthony Quinn
- Alan Bates
- Irene Papas
- Lila Kedrova
- Sotiris Moustakas
- Anna Kyriakou
- Eleni Anousaki
- Yorgo Voyagis
- Takis Emmanuel
- Giorgos Foundas
- George Pan Cosmatos
- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
Walter Lassally (B&W)- Producer
- Co-production United States-Greece;
- Genre
- Drama | Comedy-Drama
- Synopsis
- Basil, a young English writer of Greek ancestry, meets an older, free-spirited Greek peasant named Zorba (Anthony Quinn) on the island of Crete. While Zorba pursues a relationship with Madame Hortense, an aging French courtesan, the inhibited Basil summons up the courage to court a young widow. The young, unhappy Englishman finds himself learning valuable life lessons from Zorba, the earthy peasant who has a zeal for everything he does. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Quinn) and winner of three, including Best Supporting Actress (Lila Kedrova).
- Awards
-
1964: 3 Academy Awards: Supporting Actress (Lila Kedrova), Cinematography (B&W), Art Direction. 7 Nominations1964: Golden Globes: 5 Nominations, including Best Film - Drama1964: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films and Best Actor (Quinn)1965: BAFTA Awards: 3 Nominations including to Best Film1964: David di Donatello Awards: Golden Plate (Mihalis Kakogiannis)
- Critics' reviews
-
- Movie Soulmates' ratings
-
Register so you can access movie recommendations tailored to your movie taste.
- Friends' ratings
-
Register so you can check out ratings by your friends, family members, and like-minded members of the FA community.
Is the synopsis/plot summary missing? Do you want to report a spoiler, error or omission? Please send us a message.
If you are not a registered user please send us an email to [email protected]All copyrighted material (movie posters, DVD covers, stills, trailers) and trademarks belong to their respective producers and/or distributors.
For US ratings information please visit: www.mpaa.org www.filmratings.com www.parentalguide.org