Zorba the Greek

Zorba the Greek [videorecording] / 20th Century Fox ; screenplay by Michael Cacoyannis ; produced and directed by Michael Cacoyannis. - Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2004. 2004 - 1 videodisc (ca. 142 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. - Studio Classic; .

Originally released as a motion picture in 1964 Based on the novel "The Viking" by Nikos Kazantzakis. Special features: Commentary by director Michael Cacoyannis; alternate introduction; "Anthony Quinn : A Lust for Life" as seen on Biography on the A&E Network; Movietone news footage; theatrical trailers; behind-the-scenes still gallery

Director of photography, Walter Lassally ; music, Mikis Theodorakis; edited by Michael Cacoyannis Director of photography, Walter Lassally ; music, Mikis Theodorakis; edited by Michael Cacoyannis

Lila Kedrova, Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Pappas, George Foundas.

A young British writer moves to Crete to find himself by working in his father's mine, and hires the playful Zorba. He falls in love with a lovely young widow. When she responds to him the townsmen attack her.

MPAA rating: Not rated


DVD, region 1, NTSC; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo., Dolby Digital mono.


English, Spanish, or French with English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

3 Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Art Direction, 1964

024543115687


Love--Drama
Authors, English --Greece |Crete--Drama




Feature films
Fiction films

791.4372 / ZOR