Film · 1964

Zorba the Greek

Name: Zorba the Greek
Director: Michael Cacoyannis
Genre: Musical, Drama
Released: 1964
Duration: 142 min
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Irène Papas, Lila Kedrova, Alan Bates, Sotiris Moustakas

by Michael Cacoyannis

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1964
Director: Michael Cacoyannis
Genres: Musical Drama
Countries: United Kingdom, Greece, United States
Original language: English
Running time: 2 h 22 min

Cast

Anthony Quinn
Irène Papas
Lila Kedrova
Alan Bates
Sotiris Moustakas
Yorgo Voyagis
Giórgos Foúndas
Pia Lindström

Awards

Wins

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1965)
Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White (1965)
Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White (1965)
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

Nominations

Academy Award for Best Picture (1965)
Academy Award for Best Actor (1965)
Academy Award for Best Director
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

In France

French rating: Tout public
French release visa: No. 30227

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)