Zorba the Greek (1964)
Overview
An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $783,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $9,000,000.00 |
| Original Language | el |
| Popularity | 11.308 |
Directed By
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Crew
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Walter Lassally
Míkis Theodorakis
Nikos Kazantzakis
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Anthony Quinn
Vassilis Fotopoulos
TOP CAST
Anthony Quinn
Alexis Zorba
Alan Bates
Basil
Irene Papas
Widow
Lila Kedrova
Madame Hortense
Sotiris Moustakas
Mimithos
Anna Kyriakou
Soul
Takis Emmanuel
Manolakas
Eleni Anousaki
Lola
George Foundas
Mavrandoni
George P. Cosmatos
Acne Faced Boy
Yorgo Voyagis
Pavlo
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