Name: Zorba the Greek
Director: Mihalis Kakogiannis
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1964-01-01
Duration: PT2h 22mM
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas

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What is Zorba the Greek (1964) about?

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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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Who stars in Zorba the Greek?

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Zorba the Greek stars Anthony Quinn (Alexis Zorba), Alan Bates (Basil), Irene Papas (Widow), Lila Kedrova (Madame Hortense), Sotiris Moustakas (Mimithos). The film was directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis.

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How long is Zorba the Greek?

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Zorba the Greek has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1964. It is rated NR.

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Is Zorba the Greek worth watching?

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Zorba the Greek holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Zorba the Greek?

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