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Film of the Week: Zorba the Greek

BBC One
on BBC One London

starring
Anthony Quinn. Alan Bates Irene Papas , Lila Kedrova A shy young British writer journeys to the island of Crete to take charge of the lignite mine bequeathed him by his father. He is soon taken under the wing of Zorba, a gregarious Greek peasant with an infectious love of life. It's Zorba's readiness 1 for adventure and romance that precipitates a series of Greek tragedies which demands an incurable optimist to see them through.
Written, produced and directed by MICHAEL CACOYANNIS based on the novel by NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS
. Films: page 10

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Quinn.
Unknown:
Alan Bates
Unknown:
Irene Papas
Unknown:
Lila Kedrova
Directed By:
Michael Cacoyannis
Novel By:
Nikos Kazantzakis
Alexis Zorba:
Anthony Quinn
Basil:
Alan Bates
The Widow:
Irene Papas
Mme Hortense:
Lila Kedrova
Mavrandoni:
George Foundas
Lola:
Elini Anousaki
Mimithos:
Soitiris Moustakas
Manolakas:
Takis Emmanuel
PavlO:
George Voyadiis
Soul:
Anna Kyriakou
Source: Radio Times

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