Zorba the Greek (1964)
Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis · 142 min · Drama
62.0 TOPICAL score · #1,168 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
Zorba the Greek (1964, directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis) has a TOPICAL score of 62.0 - ranked 1,168 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and historical impact, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 4 awards from 8 nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Critics: 80% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 7.5/10 (402 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 49 languages.
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- Critics80% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6/10 critics' average
- AudienceTMDB 7.5/10 (402 ratings)
- Awards4 wins, 8 nominations - incl. Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress; Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White; Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 49 languages
- Still read27,127 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Anthony Quinn (actor #138), Alan Bates (actor #733), Irene Papas (actor #700), Lila Kedrova
“Reviews of the film were generally positive, with Anthony Quinn and Lila Kedrova receiving numerous accolades for their performances, although a few critics found fault with the screenplay.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 6/10