Filmmaker Michael Cacoyannis created this study of an earthy, gregarious peasant who introduces a shy English writer to life. Based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis; cinematography by Walter Lassally, music by Mikis Theodorakis, art direction by Vassili s Photopoulos. Stars Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova. Theatrical trailer and Movietone featurette preceed film, which begins 2 minutes into the tape. Closed captioned.