Name: Zorba the Greek
Genre: Drama
Released: 1964
Rating: 78.90666666666667
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas

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Life. Lust. Love. Zorba.

An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.

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Genres: Buddy Film Philosophical Drama Biographical Drama
Mood: HopefulHeartwarmingEmotionalInspiringPhilosophical
Themes: Self-DiscoveryFriendshipCultural ConflictPersonal TransformationLiving Life To The Fullest
Plot: Unlikely FriendshipCultural ExplorationIdentity CrisisOvercoming GriefComing-Of-AgePersonal JourneyBreaking Free From Society
Pacing: EpisodicLeisurelyUnhurried
Narrative: Real-Time NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Philosophical DiscussionsWitty Banter
Character Types: Reluctant HeroIntellectualFree-Spirited Wanderer
Humor: Situational ComedyDeadpan HumorSatirical Humor
Time: 1920sPast Era
Place: Rural CountrysideMountainous TerrainGreek Island
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkVibrant Color Palette
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

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Crew

Directed by:

Mihalis Kakogiannis, Walter Lassally

Produced by:

Mihalis Kakogiannis, Anthony Quinn

Composed by:

Míkis Theodorakis

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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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