Zorba the Greek

Name: Zorba the Greek
Director: Mihalis Kakogiannis
Genre: Drama
Released: 1964-01-01
Duration: 142 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas

1964Dir. Mihalis Kakogiannis2h 22m

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Runtime2h 22m

Released1964

Budget$783K

Box office$9M

DirectorMihalis Kakogiannis

About This Movie

Zorba the Greek is a fascinating blend of drama and character study, with a rich atmosphere that really captures the essence of Cretan life. The pacing is laid-back yet engaging, allowing you to soak in the landscape and the evolving relationship between the uptight writer and the free-spirited Zorba. Anthony Quinn delivers a performance that's larger than life, his charisma practically radiates off the screen. Plus, the cinematography captures both the stark beauty and the rough edges of Crete in a way that feels authentic. The themes of freedom, love, and the struggle against societal norms are woven in beautifully, making it more than just a simple tale of friendship.

Directed by Mihalis KakogiannisFeatures Anthony Quinn and Alan BatesCinematography by Walter LassallyAdapted from Nikos Kazantzakis' novel