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Alec Guinness, Geraldine Chaplin, Jeffrey Rockland, Julie Christie, Klaus Kinski, Omar Sharif, Ralph Richardson, Rod Steiger, Siobhan McKenna, Tom Courtenay
Sweeping epic about a Russian doctor pursuing the woman he loves during Russia's turbulent political changes of World War I, the Bolshevik Revolution and Communism's rise to power.
Id: 10899849
a revolution gone wrong and romance beyond hope. an epic of these two themes. how beautiful is julie christie? the film itself is also beautifully shot. i thought rod steiger was brilliant as the generally depraved character. as for omar sharif he still manages to annoy me. the s...( read more)
From Pasternak's sweeping epic novel, set in the World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution It's strenght lies in it's portraal of the realities of life in Russia after the 1917 Communist Revolution. The most memorable thing of all is the romantic score.
I'll list a couple of points.
Pros:
1) Beautifully shot. Great talent behind the camera, and breathtaking scenery.
2) Omar Sharif. He portrays an emotional character without getting sentimental.
3) Script.
Cons:
1) Lara's character. I mean, she's very beautiful, but not the typ...( read more)
Long, Long, Long love story involving using the history of Russia and its transformation to the USSR as a backdrop. Good film, might doze off a bit.
To me Dr Zhivago is an unforgettable movie. Following one amazing person through a period before, during and after Russia's Bolshevik revolution. I've always loved the music as well. One of my top ten movies.
Another classic I fee like I am supposed to like. Was good to see, but I don't nee to see it again soon...
Doctor Zhivago is a 1965 epic or drama-romance-war film directed by David Lean and loosely based on the famous novel of the same name by Boris Pasternak.
I love the shots and the colours, but I need a second look at the story. I watched this late at night the first time, and this is THREE HOURS AND SEVENTEEN MINUTES?! It's no puzzle now why I can't come up with anything to write for this film. When you're sleepy, you're sleepy, ...( read more)
David Lean's giant epic masterpiece and arguably his most mature production as well. Watch it completely out of stress and any other concern you could have, open your mind and give it patience. You'll totally enjoy this terrific story, winner of 5 Academy Awards.
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