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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543115687
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Black & White, Dubbed
Label: International Classics
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 1.0SpanishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 1.0EnglishSubtitledSpanishSubtitledFrenchDubbedDolby Digital 1.0
Manufacturer: International Classics
MPN: D2221568D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: International Classics
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 03, 2004
Running Time: 142 minutes
Studio: International Classics
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1964
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
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. --Bret Fetzer
Description:
On the Greek isle of Crete, Basil (Alan Bates), a shy inhibited writer from England is befriended by Zorba (Anthony Quinn) a boisterous peasant with an astonishing love for life. When Zorba agrees to work at Basil's abandoned mine, it is the beginning of a lesson for the young man as he gradually moves from an observer of the world to a participant. This acclaimed classic co-stars Irene Paps and Lila Kedrova in an Oscar winning performance. "An utterly absorbing and sharply memorable film" (The Hollywood Reporter)
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I have to say that I have not had a chance to watch this movie since I got it. I bought it to keep for my collection of must see movies. I think Anthony Quin is superb in this movie. I received my order in a matter of days. Now all I have to do is find someone that hasn't seen it so that they can experience the joy of life through Zorba too.
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Having recently read the book by Nikos Kazantzakis I wanted to revisit this film version as it had been many years since I'd seen it. I was very impressed with the direction and the movie's very faithful rendition of the original novel. What really makes this a fine film is the exuberant performance of Anthony Quinn in the title role. If ever an actor was born to play a specific part this was it. Quinn has the character's joy of life and he plays Zorba as if he was possessed. This was clearly the ... Read More
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If one could find another Anthony Quinn to play the role of Zorba this is a movie that deserves a 21st Century refilming. Unfortunately, Quinn really IS Zorba and it would be hard to create a new identity for Zorba. Quinn actually "channels" Zorba. Too bad the film is so dated!
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I have seen this movie before. It is excellent. However, I never received the DVD I ordered and paid for. I received a VHS from Henry Campos in Alberquerque, NM. Will you please sebd me what I ordered from Amazon and paid for?
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What can I say that hasn't been said before? 'Zorba' is a testament to the great actor and personality, Anthony Quinn. He fills the screen with his spirit. Zorba does his own thing, lives life to its fullest on his own terms but, even so he is neither small nor selfish. His compassion is boundless.
At the same time, having never been there, I rather suspect that the director/producers of this fine film have shortchanged the people of Crete. The scene in which the French woman lays ... Read More
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