Zorba the Greek

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

Director

Mihalis Kakogiannis

Producer

Mihalis Kakogiannis

Writer

Mihalis Kakogiannis

Cinematographer

Walter Lassally

Editor

Mihalis Kakogiannis

Composer

Míkis Theodorakis

Cast

Anthony Quinn , Alan Bates , Irene Papas , Lila Kedrova , Sotiris Moustakas , Anna Kyriakou , Takis Emmanuel , Eleni Anousaki , George Foundas , George P. Cosmatos

Studio

20th Century Fox

Genre

External

Posters

5

Zorba the Greek (1964) movie poster

Zorba the Greek (1964) movie poster

Zorba the Greek (1964) movie poster

Zorba the Greek (1964) movie poster

Zorba the Greek (1964) movie poster

Awards

3 wins, 14 nominations

Won Best Supporting Actress Lila Kedrova 1965

Won Best Cinematography (Black and White) Walter Lassally 1965

Won Best Production Design (Black and White) Vassilis Fotopoulos 1965

Nom Best Picture Zorba the Greek 1965

Nom Best Motion Picture - Drama Zorba The Greek 1965

Nom Best Director Michael Cacoyannis 1965

Nom Best Director Michael Cacoyannis 1965

Nom Best Actor Anthony Quinn 1965

Nom Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Anthony Quinn 1965

Nom Best Supporting Actress Lila Kedrova 1965

Nom Best Adapted Screenplay Michael Cacoyannis 1965

Nom Best Original Score Míkis Theodorakis 1965

Nom United Nations Award Zorba The Greek 1966

Nom Film Zorba The Greek 1966

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