1964 · 142 min · NR

Zorba the Greek

Name: Zorba the Greek
Genre: Drama
Released: 1964
Duration: 142 min
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas

Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis · Drama

Zorba the Greek (1964) is a Drama film, directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis set in Crete during the 1960s. It runs 142 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer

Míkis Theodorakis

Cinematography

Walter Lassally

Cast

Anthony QuinnAlan BatesIrene PapasLila KedrovaSotiris MoustakasAnna KyriakouTakis EmmanuelEleni Anousaki

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Crete

Setting

Rural Coastal Sea

When

1960s

Premise & themes

Themes

Friendship

Tone

HopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Two Hander

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction