Zorba the Greek
starring: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas
directed by: Mihalis Kakogiannis
directed by: Mihalis Kakogiannis
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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543115687
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Black & White, Dubbed
Label: International Classics
Manufacturer: International Classics
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: International Classics
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 03, 2004
Running Time: 142 minutes
Sales Rank: 7116
Studio: International Classics
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1964
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Editorial Review:
Description:
On the Greek isle of Crete, Basil (Alan Bates), a shy inhibited writer from England is befriended by Zorba (Anthony Quinn) a boisterous peasant with an astonishing love for life. When Zorba agrees to work at Basil's abandoned mine, it is the beginning of a lesson for the young man as he gradually moves from an observer of the world to a participant. This acclaimed classic co-stars Irene Paps and Lila Kedrova in an Oscar winning performance. 'An utterly absorbing and sharply memorable film' (The Hollywood Reporter)
Amazon.com:
If you think Zorba the Greek is a simple-minded homage to a man with a zest for life, then you haven't seen the movie. Basil (Alan Bates), a reticent British writer, comes to the Mediterranean island of Crete to revive a mine his father owned. On the way, he meets a Greek roustabout named Zorba (Anthony Quinn) and hires him to help, little suspecting that Zorba's exuberance will lead him to some dark and troubling places--frankly, if the last 30 minutes of Zorba the Greek are what it means to embrace life, some viewers will want to shut the door in life's face. But there's no denying the movie's ambitious scope and implacable force, even as it paints an alien and disturbing portrait of life in a Greek village. On top of that, gorgeous cinematography and one of the greatest film scores ever give this movie almost demonic energy. --Bret Fetzer
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