Doctor Zhivago (1965)
David Lean's grand romantic epic follows Russian doctor and poet Yuri Zhivago through revolution, war and personal upheaval. Torn between his marriage to Tonya and his love for Lara Antipova, Yuri struggles to preserve his humanity and artistic spirit as history transforms the world around him. Adapted from Boris Pasternak's acclaimed novel, the film is celebrated for its sweeping images and Maurice Jarre's score.
Principal Cast & Filmmakers
Omar Sharif — Yuri Zhivago; Julie Christie — Lara Antipova; Geraldine Chaplin — Tonya Gromeko; Rod Steiger — Victor Komarovsky; Alec Guinness — Yevgraf Zhivago; Tom Courtenay — Pasha Antipov / Strelnikov; Siobhan McKenna — Anna Gromeko; Ralph Richardson — Alexander Gromeko; Rita Tushingham — The Girl. Directed by David Lean; screenplay by Robert Bolt; music by Maurice Jarre.
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- The film is adapted from Boris Pasternak's novel, which was published outside the Soviet Union.
- Won five Academy Awards, including honors for cinematography, art direction, costume design, adapted screenplay and original score.
- Maurice Jarre's “Lara's Theme” became one of cinema's most recognizable romantic melodies.
- David Lean also directed the acclaimed epics Lawrence of Arabia and The Bridge on the River Kwai.
- Although set in Russia, major filming took place in Spain, with additional locations elsewhere in Europe.
Edition & Condition
Edition: DVD edition. Condition: New. Edition-specific extras are not guaranteed unless separately specified.