Zorbas o Ellinas
Greece / USA / UK,
1964, 142 min
(Alternative: 137 min)
Directed by:
Michalis KakojannisScreenplay:
Michalis KakojannisCinematography:
Walter LassallyComposer:
Mikis TheodorakisCast:
Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Yorgo Voyagis, Pia Lindström, Giorgos Foundas, Takis Emmanuel, Eleni Anousaki, George P. Cosmatos (more)VOD (1)
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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. (official distributor synopsis)
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