Movie Description
David Lean's DOCTOR ZHIVAGO is an exploration of the Russian Revolution as seen from the point of view of the intellectual, introspective title character (Omar Sharif). As the political landscape changes, and the Czarist regime comes to an end, Dr. Zhivago's relationships reflect the political turmoil raging about him. Though he is married, the vagaries of war lead him to begin a love affair with the beautiful Lara (Julie Christie). But he cannot escape the machinations of a band of selfish and cruel characters: General Strelnikov (Tom Courtenay), a Bolshevik General; Komarovsky (Rod Steiger), Lara's former lover; and Yevgraf (Alec Guinness), Zhivago's sinister half-brother. This epic, sweeping romance, told in flashback, captures the lushness of Moscow before the war and the violent social upheaval that followed. The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Boris Pasternak.
| Credits | | Writer: | Robert Bolt | | Producer: | Carlo Ponti | | Cast: | Adrienne Corri, Geoffrey Keen, Klaus Kinski, Noel Willman, Rod Steiger, Sir Ralph Richardson |
| Details | | Edition: | Special Widescreen Edition; 2-Pack | | Sound: | Stereo Sound, Surround Sound |
Notes
Additional Release Material:
Introduction - 1. Omar Sharif - Director
Documentaries - 1. BEHIND THE CAMERA WITH DAVID LEAN
2. DAVID LEAN'S FILM OF DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical, Shot in Panavision.
Co-produced by Carlo Ponti Productions.
Writer Boris Pasternak won the Nobel Prize for his novel, but refused to accept the award.
Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein's film "Potemkin" provided inspiration for David Lean, who allegedly based the massacre scenes in "Zhivago" on that revolutionary classic.
Originally rated MPAA GP.
DVD Special Features: "Making-Of" Featurette, New Dolby Digital 5.1 Soundtrack,
Dual-Layer Format for Interruption Free Playback, 8-Page Trivia Booklet, and Special Reissue Trailer.
Editorial Reviews
"...Breathtaking..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
Total Film - p.86 - Ceri Thomas (03/01/2000)
"...Rod Steiger gives one of the performances of his career..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (04/07/1995)
"...It influenced fashion and inspired men to grow mustaches....It also launched a best-selling soundtrack album of Maurice Jarre's score and made a superstar of Julie Christie..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (11/09/2001)
"...Hollywood's last great romantic epic....A Panavision marvel of snow-swept vistas, ice-glazed architecture, and elegantly choreographed legions of extras..."
Entertainment Weekly - Michael Sauter (11/09/2001)
"...Unabashedly romantic and beloved by moviegoers around the world. Omar Sharif became an international superstar with his performance..."
Los Angeles Times - Susan King (11/02/2003)
Awards
1965Academy AwardsBest Adapted ScreenplayRobert Bolt, 1965Academy AwardsBest Art Direction - Set Decoration (Color), 1965Academy AwardsBest Art Direction - Set Decoration (Color)Terence Marsh, 1965Academy AwardsBest CinematographyFreddie Young, 1965Academy AwardsBest Costume Design (Color), 1965Academy AwardsBest Original ScoreMaurice Jarre
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