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Zorba the Greek

An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.

Original title: Αλέξης Ζορμπάς

11

nominations

27%

winning rate

3

wins

British Academy Film Awards #19 - 1966

Award People Status
Best Picture Michael Cacoyannis
Best Foreign Actor Anthony Quinn
Best Foreign Actress Lila Kedrova
United Nations Award Michael Cacoyannis

Academy Awards #37 - 1965

Award People Status
Best Picture Michael Cacoyannis - as producer(s)
Best Director Michael Cacoyannis
Best Actor in a Leading Role Anthony Quinn
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Lila Kedrova Winner
Best Adapted Screenplay Michael Cacoyannis
Best Cinematography (Black and White) Walter Lassally Winner
Best Production Design (Black and White) Vassilis Photopoulos Winner