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A zesty story of greek and british business partners who become involved in the social life on the island of crete. based on the novel by nicolai kazantzakis. Won academy awards for best supprting actress and best cinematography.
Editor's Note
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).
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Features | Full Frame - 1.33 |
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Technical Info
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Release Information
|  | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 5/28/1993 |
| Running Time: 142 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1964 | | Catalog ID: 0110630 | | UPC: 00086162110634 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: B&W |
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Cast & Crew
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Awards |
Academy Awards (1964) |  | Winner, Best Art Direction - Set Decoration (b&w) | | Lila Kedrova, Winner, Best Supporting Actress | | Walter Lassally, Winner, Best Cinematography |
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Memorable Quotes| "To be alive is to look for trouble ---- only death is not." ---- Alexis Zorba (Anthony Quinn) |
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