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Release Date:
17 December 1964 (USA)
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Tagline:
Life. Lust. Love. Zorba.
Plot:
An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars.
Another 2 wins
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16 nominations
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(9 articles)
tMF Fast Forward: Finally, we'll get to see The Last Station!
(From The Movie Fanatic. 8 September 2009, 1:29 AM, PDT)
tMF Fast Forward: Finally, we'll get to see The Last Station!
(From The Movie Fanatic. 8 September 2009, 1:29 AM, PDT)
(From The Movie Fanatic. 8 September 2009, 1:29 AM, PDT)
tMF Fast Forward: Finally, we'll get to see The Last Station!
(From The Movie Fanatic. 8 September 2009, 1:29 AM, PDT)
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A magnificent movie
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Anthony Quinn | ... | Alexis Zorba | |
| Alan Bates | ... | Basil | |
| Irene Papas | ... | Widow | |
| Lila Kedrova | ... | Madame Hortense | |
| Sotiris Moustakas | ... | Mimithos | |
| Anna Kyriakou | ... | Soul | |
| Eleni Anousaki | ... | Lola | |
| Yorgo Voyagis | ... | Pavlo (as George Voyadjis) | |
| Takis Emmanuel | ... | Manolakas | |
| Giorgos Foundas | ... | Mavrandoni (as George Foundas) | |
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| Pia Lindström | ... | Peasant Girl (scenes deleted) | |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Zorba the Greek (Philippines: English title) (USA)
Alexis Zorbas (Greece)
Zorbas o Ellinas (Greece) (video title)
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Alexis Zorbas (Greece)
Zorbas o Ellinas (Greece) (video title)
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Runtime:
142 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:12 |
Canada:PA (Manitoba) |
Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M (alternate rating) |
Australia:PG |
Finland:K-16 |
Norway:15 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
USA:Unrated |
UK:PG (video rating) |
UK:X (original rating)
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Simone Signoret was the original choice for Madame Hortense. After filming began, director 'Michael Cacoyannis' realized that she wasn't what he wanted for the part and asked permission from Darryl F. Zanuck to replace her. He agreed and he proposed Bette Davis. 'Michael Cacoyannis' though had Lila Kedrova in mind. Darryl F. Zanuck had no idea who Lila Kedrova was, or how she even looked, but he trusted 'Michael Cacoyannis' very much, so he agreed.
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Quotes:
Alexis Zorba:
On a deaf man's door, you can knock forever!
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Referenced in Michael Blanco (2004)
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Anthony Quinn's performance is phenomenal. In a world filled with ignorance, lack of vision, hate, and the most shameful examples of human depravity, Zorba provides beautifully imperfect goodness. There is no pretense about who Zorba is. Despite his imperfections (and there are so many), he is genuine love, kindness and passion. The scene where Zorba remains by his dying wife's (Madame Hortense) side is pure and sweet and extremely moving. While the greedy masses, like vultures, swoop in to steal any possible item from this woman's home, Zorba provides profound comfort, while most others would have reacted differently. I can't believe it took me 40 years to see this movie. Gracias, Señor Quinn!