Michael Cacoyannis

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Michael Cacoyannis
Born
Michalis Kakogiannis

(1922-06-11)11 June 1922
Limassol, Cyprus
Died25 July 2011(2011-07-25) (aged 89)
Other namesMichael Yannis
Occupation(s)Director, producer, screenwriter
Years active1954–1999
WebsiteMichael Cacoyannis Foundation

Michael Cacoyannis (Greek: Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης, Michalis Kakogiannis; 11 June 1922 – 25 July 2011)[1] was a Cypriot-Greek director, producer, and screenwriter. He was best known for his 1964 movie Zorba the Greek.

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  1. Paul Vitello (25 July 2011). "Michael Cacoyannis, Director of 'Zorba the Greek,' Dies at 90". The New York Times.

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