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Zorba the Greek (1964)
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Zorba the Greek
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Tallulah Bankhead
Was offered the role when Simone Signoret withdrew and after Barbara Stanwyck passed, but was unable to be ready in time for the production.
Actor who got the part: Lila Kedrova
Bette Davis
Proposed by studio boss Darryl F. Zanuck to play "Madame Hortence" when Simone Signoret was let go after filming began.
Actor who got the part: Lila Kedrova
Simone Signoret
The great actress was replaced as "Madame Hortence" after shooting began at the request of the director Michael Cacoyannis.
Actor who got the part: Lila Kedrova
Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck was offered the role when Simone Signoret withdrew, but was unable to be ready in time for the production.
Actor who got the part: Lila Kedrova
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Zorba the Greek (1964) 
