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Zorba the Greek

Original title: Alexis Zorbas
  • 1964
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 22m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Zorba the Greek (1964)
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A reserved English writer travelling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.A reserved English writer travelling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.A reserved English writer travelling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.

  • Director
    • Michael Cacoyannis
  • Writers
    • Nikos Kazantzakis
    • Michael Cacoyannis
  • Stars
    • Anthony Quinn
    • Alan Bates
    • Irene Papas
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    25K
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    • Director
      • Michael Cacoyannis
    • Writers
      • Nikos Kazantzakis
      • Michael Cacoyannis
    • Stars
      • Anthony Quinn
      • Alan Bates
      • Irene Papas
    • 104User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 8 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Alexis Zorba
    Alan Bates
    Alan Bates
    • Basil
    Irene Papas
    Irene Papas
    • Widow
    Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova
    • Madame Hortense
    Giorgos Foundas
    Giorgos Foundas
    • Mavrandoni
    • (as George Foundas)
    Sotiris Moustakas
    Sotiris Moustakas
    • Mimithos
    Anna Kyriakou
    Anna Kyriakou
    • Soul
    Eleni Anousaki
    Eleni Anousaki
    • Lola
    Yorgo Voyagis
    Yorgo Voyagis
    • Pavlo
    • (as George Voyadjis)
    Takis Emmanuel
    Takis Emmanuel
    • Manolakas
    George P. Cosmatos
    George P. Cosmatos
    • Acne Faced Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Nikos Papadakis
    • Extra
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Cacoyannis
    • Writers
      • Nikos Kazantzakis
      • Michael Cacoyannis
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Anthony Quinn (Alexis Zorba) had a broken foot during filming, and thus couldn't perform the dance on the beach as scripted, which called for much leaping around. The dance is called "syrtaki", and contains elements from various traditional Greek dances. It was created especially for this movie.
    • Goofs
      Near the end of the movie, when the log is coming down the hill it is seen as fairly round and the bark is rough and peeling, like a natural log. But when the log gets to the end of the cable, it appears to be a fake log with no bark and a visible framework that makes it look multi-sided rather than round.
    • Quotes

      Basil: I don't want any trouble.

      Alexis Zorba: Life is trouble. Only death is not. To be alive is to undo your belt and *look* for trouble.

    • Connections
      Featured in V.I.P.-Schaukel: Episode #3.2 (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      Riri Ririka
      from the operetta "Our Ririka" (1929) (uncredited)
      Written by Stathis Mastoras
      Performed by Madame Hortense (Lila Kedrova)

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    10/10

    Wonderful

    When I first saw Zorba the Greek 4 years ago, I inwardly thanked my philosophy teacher for having us watch this masterpiece. Today, I am still greatful to him. This movie is definetely one of my all time favorite. The whole cast is great, the story is really close from the book (except for some details that an author can write in a book, but a director can't put easily in a film), images are wonderful, Crete is.perfect. If you have never seen this movie, I recommend it to you.
    • Enkelados
    • Aug 21, 2003
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    • Release date
      • December 14, 1964 (Greece)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • arabuloku.com
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Alexis Sorbas
    • Filming locations
      • Chania, Crete, Greece(City Scenes)
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Budget
      • $783,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $516
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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