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Zorba the Greek

Name: Zorba the Greek
Genre: Drama
Released: 1964-12-14
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas

1964 | 142 min | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won 3 Oscars, it earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 11 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 22 min.
What might put you off: It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1964: an older pace and style.

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

CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Oscars: Academy Award: Best Supporting Actress, Academy Award: Best Art Direction (Black-and-White), Academy Award: Best Cinematography (Black-and-White). Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 5 Golden Globes and 3 BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$9 million worldwide on a $783K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 162K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis