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Movie Description
Basil, a young English writer of Greek ancestry, meets an older, free-spirited Greek peasant named Zorba (Anthony Quinn) on the island of Crete. While Zorba pursues a relationship with Madame Hortense, an aging French courtesan, the inhibited Basil summons up the courage to court a young widow. The young, unhappy Englishman finds himself learning valuable life lessons from Zorba, the earthy peasant who has a zeal for everything he does. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Quinn) and winner of three, including Best Supporting Actress (Lila Kedrova).
Film Notes
Additional cast: Eleni Anousaki (Lola), Sotiris Moustakas (Mimithos), Takis Emmanuel (Manolakas), George Voyadjis (Pavlo), Anna Kyriakou (Soul).
A Rockley/Cacoyannis production.
This film also inspired a Broadway musical.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Michael Cacoyannis - Director
Documentaries - 1. "Anthony Quinn: A Lust For Life"
Movietone News Footage
Quotations
"To be alive is to look for trouble -- only death is not." -- Alexis Zorba (Anthony Quinn)
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