Zorba the Greek

Comedy, Drama · 1964Not Rated

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. This acclaimed classic co-stars Irene Paps and Lila Kedrova in an Oscar winning performance.

Starring

Anthony Quinn, Míkis Theodorakis, Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Walter Lassally, Irene Papas, Mihalis Kakogiannis, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas, Mihalis Kakogiannis

Director

Mihalis Kakogiannis