Alexis Zorbas (Zorba The Greek) [1964 PAL DVD9][En.De.Es Multisu

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).

As he discovers the earthy pleasures of Greece [Crete], the Englishman finds his view
on life changing.

Audio: English (stereo), German (stereo), Spanish (mono)
Pict: 16:9 Widescreen, Widescreen (1.85:1)
Color:B/W
Playtime: 136 min
Subs: dk, en, fi, no, de es, se, tr
Category: Film-noir, Drama
Region: 2 (Europe)
Release: 2006-01-04
Original title: Alexis Zorbas (Zorba The Greek)
Director: Michael Cacoyannis
Prod year: 1964
Actors: Alan Bates, Anna Kyriakou, Anthony Quinn, Eleni Anousaki,
Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas, Takis Emmanuel, Yorgo Voyagis

7,8/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057831/