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Doctor Zhivago (1965)

"A Love Caught in the Fire of Revolution"

7.519653h 20mEN
DramaRomanceWar

Directed by David Lean

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

3h 20m

Language

EN

Release

December 22, 1965

Director

David Lean

Official Trailer

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Overview

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.

Cast

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

Dr. Yuri Zhivago

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Lara Antipova

Geraldine Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Tonya Gromeko

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Viktor Komarovsky

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Gen. Yevgraf Zhivago

Tom Courtenay

Tom Courtenay

Pasha Antipov / Strelnikov

Siobhán McKenna

Siobhán McKenna

Anna

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Alexander Gromeko

Rita Tushingham

Rita Tushingham

The Girl

Adrienne Corri

Adrienne Corri

Amelia

Bernard Kay

Bernard Kay

The Bolshevik

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

Medical Professor

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Doctor Zhivago (1965), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Doctor Zhivago. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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