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A story of love and romance told against the flaming background of the Russian Revolution. Zhivago is a poet, surgeon, husband and lover struggling for survival. Based on the novel by Boris Pasternak.
Product Identifiers
ProducerCarlo Ponti
EAN7321900655712
eBay Product ID (ePID)3948845
Product Key Features
ActorGeraldine Chaplin, Alec Guinness, Rod Steiger, Klaus Kinski, Noel Willman, Adrienne Corri, Omar Sharif, Siobhan Mckenna, Tom Courtenay, Geoffrey Keen, Ralph Richardson, Rita Tushingham, Julie Christie
Film/TV TitleDoctor Zhivago
DirectorDavid Lean
LanguageEnglish
Run Time200 Mins
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
FeaturesIntroduction by Omar Sharif\Audio Commentary - 1. Omar Sharif - Star\10 Documentaries\Isolated Music Score\Interviews with Omar Sharif and Julie Christie\Scene Selection\Interactive Menus
GenreDrama, Romantic
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ComposerMaurice Jarre
Art DirectorTerence Marsh
Special EffectsEddie Fowlie
Costume DesignerPhyllis Dalton
Set DesignerDario Simoni
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Production DesignerJohn Box
ReviewsTotal Film - Breathtaking
Additional InformationDavid 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: 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.
AwardsBest Screenplay Based On Material Previously Produced Or Published 1966 - Robert Bolt
Great cinematography, moving story brilliantly acted by a fantastic cast. Main theme by Jarre was good but occasionally misplaced in the context of the story. Worth looking up the biography of Boris Pasternak the author.
Excellent film, having been made in the early 60's it is still mesmerising. The lighting used by the Director David Lean is very clever and is a romantic film which touches of sadness.
The particular DVD I had was a little confusing in itself as there are two discs, one being a bonus disc with extra scenes and information. However, the actual feature disc was played both sides and not clear as to which was 1 or 2 nor in fact was there any evidence to suggest that one disc flipped over to continue. This when sorted however, did not detract from the brilliant classic that this has become.
I decided to get this dvd following a trip to Russia. I wanted to know more about the revolutions. It was a good film but a bit long winded. Perhaps its just showing its age - movie making has changed a lot since this was made
My husband has recently re-read the novel, and wanted to see the film after more than 40 years. His verdict is - very entertaining, but has nothing in common with the book except the title!
This hauntingly beautiful love story is set with a background of Russia's Revolution following their disastrous defeat in WW1. David Lean's direction is superb, the casting and acting is brilliant and the cinematography has never been bettered. This is a film you will wish to keep and watch again. If you have never seen it prepare to be moved emotionally, it is simply superb.
A entertaining film with a great story with all the ingredients to that make it worth watching, top class film stars , fantastic scenery, a haunting tune.
I was rather disappointed with the film. The ending seemed as if it was cut short. As the ending should have been after the two main characters having an affair.
So I don't feel that this is a full version film.
Very disappointed