Doctor Zhivago
"A Love Caught in the Fire of Revolution"
Originally released in 1965. Doctor Zhivago is a drama/romance film. directed by David Lean. With a runtime of 3h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, and Geraldine Chaplin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
3h 20m
200 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1,235 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$111.9M
10.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Omar Sharif
as Dr. Yuri Zhivago
Julie Christie
as Lara Antipova
Geraldine Chaplin
as Tonya Gromeko
Rod Steiger
as Viktor Komarovsky
Alec Guinness
as Gen. Yevgraf Zhivago
Tom Courtenay
as Pasha Antipov / Strelnikov
Siobhán McKenna
as Anna
Ralph Richardson
as Alexander Gromeko
Rita Tushingham
as The Girl
Adrienne Corri
as Amelia
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $111,858,363
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Carlo Ponti Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctor Zhivago about?
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.
Who directed Doctor Zhivago?
Doctor Zhivago was directed by David Lean.
How long is Doctor Zhivago?
Doctor Zhivago has a runtime of 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes total).
When was Doctor Zhivago released?
Doctor Zhivago was released on December 22, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doctor Zhivago?
The main cast of Doctor Zhivago includes Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger, Alec Guinness.
Is Doctor Zhivago worth watching?
Doctor Zhivago has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,235 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.