Doctor Zhivago

A LOVE CAUGHT IN THE FIRE OF REVOLUTION

The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution.

Director: David Lean
Cast: Omar Sharif , Julie Christie , Geraldine Chaplin , Rod Steiger , Alec Guinness , Tom Courtenay , Siobhán McKenna , Ralph Richardson , Rita Tushingham , Adrienne Corri

Genres: Drama , Romance , War

Release date: 1965-12-22

Rating: 7.551

Runtime: 200minutes

Budget: 11M

Revenue: 111M

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , Carlo Ponti Production

Reviews:

  • Otis Cain
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Yaretzi Quintana
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Frances Nash
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Justice Webb
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Martha Keller
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5