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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: 10432657
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.
Dr Zhivago is a true classic movie, and one of my favorites.
Zhivago (Sharif) is torn between the love of two women. His wife, (Chaplin) a sweet,and devoted woman, or Lara, (Christie) the beautiful woman he loves, & desires with all his heart, & soul.
The beautiful song "Lara's...( read more)
This movie disappointed me. It didn't have anything that show an epic love story. I didn't like besides it is so long. You should see only if you want to know a little bit about the russian history.
More than simply the quintessential love story of two people, this is a love story for a lost homeland. Many complain that this film is too long, but I would argue it only feels that way when watched with the wrong motives: this is about survival through finding love. It's not ab...( read more)
