Zorba the Greek

Zorba the Greek is a 1964 movie by Michael Cacoyannis, originally titled Alexis Zorbas, based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis. Anthony Quinn played the title character in what may very well be his most memorable role as an earthy personality that always knows what he has to do to cope with hard times. He is ably supported by Alan Bates as the visiting Englishman. The music, particularly the theme by Mikis Theodorakis, remains a haunting presence long after the film has ended.

See also

• Zorba the Greek, the novel.
• The Guns of Navarone, a film where Anthony Quinn does a similar role as a Greek.
• "Zorbas", the theme song of the movie by Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis
• Alexis Zorbas, ballet by greek composer Mikis Theodorakis written in 1988, and premiered in Arena di Verona in Verona, Italy

A short film about a man who believes he is Zorba the Greek was made in Scotland in 1999, named Billy and Zorba.

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