Zorba the Greek
Life. Lust. Love. Zorba.
1964 · 2h 22m · Not Rated
Drama
Directed by
Mihalis Kakogiannis
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Zorba the Greek
Overview
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 and cast
- Mihalis Kakogiannis Director
- Anthony Quinn as Alexis Zorba
- Alan Bates as Basil
- Irene Papas as Widow
- Lila Kedrova as Madame Hortense
- Sotiris Moustakas as Mimithos
- Anna Kyriakou as Soul
- Takis Emmanuel as Manolakas
- Eleni Anousaki as Lola
- George Foundas as Mavrandoni
- George P. Cosmatos as Acne Faced Boy
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