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| If you think Zorba the Greek is a simple-minded homage to a man with a zest for life, then you haven't seen the movie. Basil (Alan Bates), a reticent British writer, comes to the Mediterranean island of Crete to revive a mine his father owned. On the way, he meets a Greek roustabout named Zorba (Anthony Quinn) and hires him to help, little suspecting that Zorba's exuberance will lead him to some dark and troubling places--frankly, if the last 30 minutes of Zorba the Greek are what it means to embrace life, some viewers will want to shut the door in life's face. But there's no denying the movie's ambitious scope and implacable force, even as it paints an alien and disturbing portrait of life in a Greek village. On top of that, gorgeous cinematography and one of the greatest film scores ever give this movie almost demonic energy. |
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Features
- Starring: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas
- Director: Michael Cacoyannis
- Format: Color, Closed-captioned
- Rated: Unrated
- Commentary by director Michael Cacoyannis
- DVD Features:
- Theatrical trailer(s), TV spot(s)
- Biography: "Anthony Quinn: A Lust for Life"
- Alternate intro
- Fox Movietone News: On location and premiere
- Behind-the-scenes still gallery
- Full-screen format
- DVD Release Date: August 2004
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