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  • Zorba the Greek (1964)
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    142 min | Comedy, Drama
Zorba the Greek (1964)
Approved
142 min | Comedy, Drama

A reserved English writer travelling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
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Writers
Nikos Kazantzakis (from the novel "The Life and Times of Alexis Zorba") | Michael Cacoyannis (screenplay)
Producer
Michael Cacoyannis (producer)
Composer
Mikis Theodorakis (music by)
Cinematographer
Walter Lassally (director of photography)
Editor
Michael Cacoyannis (uncredited)
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Release date
Dec 17, 1964 (United States)

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Cast

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12 cast members
Name Known for
Anthony Quinn
Alexis Zorba Alexis Zorba   See fewer
Alan Bates
Basil Basil   See fewer
Lila Kedrova
Madame Hortense Madame Hortense   See fewer
Giorgos Foundas
Mavrandoni (as George Foundas) Mavrandoni (as George Foundas)   See fewer
Sotiris Moustakas
Mimithos Mimithos   See fewer
Yorgo Voyagis
Pavlo (as George Voyadjis) Pavlo (as George Voyadjis)   See fewer
Takis Emmanuel
Manolakas Manolakas   See fewer
George P. Cosmatos
Acne Faced Boy (uncredited) Acne Faced Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Nikos Papadakis
Extra (uncredited) Extra (uncredited)   See fewer
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