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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786302753196 Format: Black & White, HiFi Sound, NTSC ISBN: 6302753198 Label: International Classics Languages: Manufacturer: International Classics Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: International Classics Release Date: June 02, 1993 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Not that greatI'd heard many great things about the film "Zorba the Greek". Now I've watched it. What do I think? "Zorba the Greek" is based on a novel by the same name. It tells the story of an Englishman (Alan Bates), who comes to Greece to open up a mine left to him by his father. Along the way he meets the exciting and interesting Alexander Zorba (Anthony Quinn). Zorba talks the Englishman into giving him a job. As the movie goes on, our Englishman falls in love, learns about life, and ... Read More Rating:  - Exactly what I wantedThe movie is exactly what I expected and was shipped so fast that I could hardly believe it! Thanks! Rating:  - A innocent Widow gets her throat cut and........and none of the pathetic townspeople think to call the Police. OK-------This is NOT an uplifting film. It's actually quite depressing, I was surprised how bad Zorba was. Quinn is quite good as the title character, but to me it is rather a bizarre, bad film. Rating:  - Zorba the Greek RevisitedThrough Amazon, this wonderful old film was brought back to life for me by way of modern technology. This meant the quality of the film was excellent which added just that much more to the enjoyment of this very moving story - without doubt, one of our film classics. It also meant that I was able to show it to friends who had not seen the film at the time of its release and so share the enjoyment that I first had many years ago. We take modern technology so much for granted in this modern ... Read More Rating: - Probably the greatest film of all timeThis wonderful film has never become dated. It is a catalogue of superlatives -- an outstanding film score (and indeed soundtrack), an outstanding cast (Alan Bates and Irene Papas were probably the two most beautiful people in the world at that time and Anthony Quinn was certainly the most charismatic actor), a stunning screenplay by Michael Cacoyannis, extraordinary sets and settings, superb photography and above all, a vivid sense of the pathetic and the ridiculous make this a film that you should ... Read More |
