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Zorba the Greek
1964
ComedyDrama
An uptight English writer travelling to Crete, on a matter of business, finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
IMDB 7.7
RT 80%
Metacritic N/A
StarsAnthony QuinnAlan BatesIrene PapasLila Kedrova
DirectorMichael Cacoyannis
WriterNikos Kazantzakis (from the novel "The Life and Times of Alexis Zorba")Michael Cacoyannis (screenplay)
AwardsWon 3 Oscars
  • Best Achievement in Cinematography, Black-and-WhiteWinner
    Walter Lassally
  • Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-WhiteWinner
    Vassilis Photopoulos
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting RoleWinner
    Lila Kedrova
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
    Anthony Quinn
  • Best Achievement in Directing
    Michael Cacoyannis
  • Best Motion Picture of the Year
    Michael Cacoyannis
  • Best Adapted Screenplay
    Michael Cacoyannis
LanguageEnglishGreek
CountryGreeceUSA