Summary
Alexis Zorbas is an American-British adventure film first released in 1964,
directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis.
The film stars Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova and Sotiris Moustakas.
It has also been released under the title: Zorba the Greek.
Our overall rating for this film is: very good.
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Credits
- Director: Mihalis Kakogiannis
- Script: Nikos Kazantzakis, Mihalis Kakogiannis
- Photo: Walter Lassally
- Music: Mikis Theodorakis
- Cast: Anthony Quinn (Alexis Zorba), Alan Bates (Basil), Irene Papas (Widow), Lila Kedrova (Madame Hortense), Sotiris Moustakas (Mimithos), Anna Kyriakou (Soul), Eleni Anousaki (Lola), Yorgo Voyagis (Pavlo), Takis Emmanuel (Manolakas), Giorgos Foundas (Mavrandoni), Pia Lindström (Peasant Girl (scenes deleted)), George P. Cosmatos (Acne Faced Boy)
- Country: USA / UK / Greece
- Language: English / Greek
- Runtime: 142 min; B&W
- Aka: Zorba the Greek
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Adventure / Drama






