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Zorba the Greek

7.68

Very Good

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description Zorba the Greek Overview

Zorba the Greek depicts a friendship between an intellectual Englishman, Basil, and a spirited Cretan peasant, Zorba, portrayed by Anthony Quinn. The film, based on Kazantzakis’ novel, explores themes of life, death, and experience through their shared journey in Greece. Mikis Theodorakis composed the accompanying musical score for this 1964 drama.

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Country	United Kingdom
Year	1964

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What is Zorba the Greek?

Zorba the Greek depicts a friendship between an intellectual Englishman, Basil, and a spirited Cretan peasant, Zorba, portrayed by Anthony Quinn. The film, based on Kazantzakis’ novel, explores themes of life, death, and experience through their shared journey in Greece. Mikis Theodorakis composed the accompanying musical score for this 1964 drama.

How good is Zorba the Greek?

Zorba the Greek scores 7.68/10 (Very Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Drama Movie category.

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