‘—– Winner of 5 Academy Awards —– Doctor Zhivago – Omar Sharif (1965) [PG]

Description

David Lean directs this epic romantic drama adapted from Boris Pasternak’s novel. During the First World War, Yuri Zhivago (Omar Sharif) studies to become a doctor in Moscow. He marries his childhood sweetheart Tonya (Geraldine Chaplin), but is attracted to dressmaker’s daughter Lara (Julie Christie), herself engaged to young revolutionary Pasha (Tom Courtenay).

Lara is also conducting an affair with government official Komarovsky (Rod Steiger). Yuri and Lara’s paths cross again in the aftermath of the Bolshevik revolution, and the two begin a passionate affair.

Special Features
Interactive Menus
Interviews: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie (actors)
Commentary: Omar Sharif, Rod Steiger (actors), Sandra Lean
Making Of Documentary
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