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Doctor Zhivago

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.

During the Russian Revolution, Dr. Yuri Zhivago (Omar Sharif) is a young doctor who has been raised by his aunt and uncle following his father's suicide. Yuri falls in love with beautiful Lara Guishar (Julie Christie), who has been having an affair with her mother's lover, Victor Komarovsky (Rod Steiger), an unscrupulous businessman. Yuri, however, ends up marrying his cousin, Tonya (Geraldine Chaplin). But when he and Lara meet again years later, the spark of love reignites.

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Doctor Zhivago Videos

Omar Sharif on his films roles including DOCTOR ZHIVAGO

Omar Sharif on his films roles including DOCTOR ZHIVAGO

Doctor Zhivago Q&A with Sir Tom Courtenay  | BFI

Doctor Zhivago Q&A with Sir Tom Courtenay | BFI

Doctor Zhivago: Julie Christie's Guide to Being in Love | BFI

Doctor Zhivago: Julie Christie's Guide to Being in Love | BFI

Doctor Zhivago (New Trailer 2015) - In cinemas 27 Nov | BFI release

Doctor Zhivago (New Trailer 2015) - In cinemas 27 Nov | BFI release

Info about Doctor Zhivago

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Carlo Ponti Production

Originally Released: Australia, May 05, 1966

Production Countries: Italy, United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $10,475,427.00

Budget: $11,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Romance, War