One of David Lean's most beloved epics, this sweeping romance will beguile you with its heartfelt pathos and assured artistry.
David Lean’s 1965 epic Doctor Zhivago follows poet-physician Yuri Zhivago (Omar Sharif) through World War I and the Russian Revolution as his loyalty to his wife, Tonya (Geraldine Chaplin), collides with his ardent bond with Lara (Julie Christie). The film won five Academy Awards, including Cinematography and Score, and five Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Director. [197 min; drama; English]
“Doctor Zhivago is more than a masterful motion picture; it is a life experience.” — James Powers, The Hollywood Reporter
“A true Saturday afternoon extravaganza.” — Jacoba Atlas, Los Angeles Free Press
“A masterpiece of emotional resonance and melodramatic romanticism.” — Mike Massie, Gone with the Twins
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