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After playing a Greek colonel in The Guns Of Navarone (1961), and a Bedouin leader in Lawrence Of Arabia (1962), Quinn applied himself to Michael Cacoyannis’s Zorba The Greek (1964), based on the Nikos Kazantzakis novel. As Alexis Zorba, the passionate, free-spirited Cretan peasant with an earthy laugh and a lust for life, he reached his apotheosis. This is a rather odd film. It starts out as if it's going to be Swiss Familly Robinson and ends up more like Psycho. Lost Command (aka Les Centurions) is a 1966 American war film directed and produced by Mark Robson and starring Anthony Quinn, Alain Delon, George Segal, Michèle Morgan, Maurice Ronet and Claudia Cardinale. It is based on the best-selling 1960 novel The Centurions by Jean Lartéguy. The film focuses on the story of French paratroopers battling in French Indochina and French Algeria. The Việt Minh overrun the French, with the survivors captured and imprisoned. Among Raspéguy's friends are military historian Captain Phillipe Esclavier ( Alain Delon), Indochina-born Captain Boisfeures ( Maurice Ronet), surgeon Captain Dia ( Gordon Heath) and Lt. Ben Mahidi ( George Segal), an Algerian-born paratrooper who turns down a Việt Minh leader's ( Burt Kwouk) offer for preferential treatment because he is an Arab. Raspéguy's leadership keeps the men together in their captivity. When released after a treaty between the Việt Minh and France, Raspéguy leads his men in demolishing a delousing station that they see as a humiliation.
Exploration of Greek Culture: The film provides a glimpse into Greek culture and traditions, with its beautiful scenery, traditional music, and colorful characters. It explores themes of love, friendship, and the struggle to find meaning in life.
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Overall, “Barabbas” is a powerful and thought-provoking film that features Anthony Quinn at his best, an epic scope, and deep exploration of themes that continue to resonate with audiences today. Anthony Quinn plays the role of Hamza, the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest converts to Islam. Quinn’s portrayal of Hamza is one of the highlights of the film, with his performance adding depth and gravitas to the story. One can only be thankful that Disney did not get hold of Richard Hughes' novel. The saccharine sweetness would have made one gag. The only disappointment that I had with the film was that it did not follow the book. Otherwise, this was a superb film in its own right. Anthony Quinn proved that he could play other characters than Zorba, an often overlooked fact.
Scheuer, Philip K. (Sep 9, 1963). "Drama Bow Hardly a First for Mindy: 'South Pacific' Turning Point for Actress Due at Hartford". Los Angeles Times. p.D17. Scheuer, Philip K. (1967-02-03). "Quinn Carries Day in an Endless 'Hour' ". Los Angeles Times. p.9 (Part IV). Crowther, Bosley (18 December 1964). "Screen: 'Zorba, the Greek' Is at Sutton". The New York Times: 25.
Overall, “Zorba the Greek” is a classic film that has stood the test of time, with memorable performances, beautiful scenery, and an exploration of Greek culture that continues to captivate audiences today. p.25 Loufti, Martine Astier Imperial Frame: Film Industry and Colonial Representation Sherzer, Dina (Editor) Cinema, Colonialism, Postcolonialism: Perspectives from the French and Francophone World 1996 University of Texas Press The Magus is a 1968 film British mystery film directed by Guy Green. The screenplay was written by John Fowles, based on his novel of the same name. It starred Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, Candice Bergen and Anna Karina.
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