Zorba the Greek

Nan
2h 22m
1964
7.454 /10 (360)

Life. Lust. Love. Zorba.

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.

Country : Greece, United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : ελληνικά, English
Released Date: 1964-12-14

Top Billed 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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