Closed Captioned; Second Audio Track; Bio/Filmographies; Soundtrack English; Academy Awards; Director's Comments; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re; Behind The Scenes
David Lean's DOCTOR ZHIVAGO is an exploration of the Russian Revolution as seen from the point of view of the intellectual, introspective title character (Omar Sharif). As the political landscape changes, and the Czarist regime comes to an end, Dr. Zhivago's relationships reflect the political turmoil raging about him. Though he is married, the vagaries of war lead him to begin a love affair with the beautiful Lara (Julie Christie). But he cannot escape the machinations of a band of selfish and cruel characters: General Strelnikov (Tom Courtenay), a Bolshevik General; Komarovsky (Rod Steiger), Lara's former lover; and Yevgraf (Alec Guinness), Zhivago's sinister half-brother. This epic, sweeping romance, told in flashback, captures the lushness of Moscow before the war and the violent social upheaval that followed. The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Boris Pasternak.
Shot in Panavision.
Co-produced by Carlo Ponti Productions.
Writer Boris Pasternak won the Nobel Prize for his novel, but refused to accept the award.
Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein's film "Potemkin" provided inspiration for David Lean, who allegedly based the massacre scenes in "Zhivago" on that revolutionary classic.
Originally rated MPAA GP.
DVD Special Features: "Making-Of" Featurette, New Dolby Digital 5.1 Soundtrack,
Dual-Layer Format for Interruption Free Playback, 8-Page Trivia Booklet, and Special Reissue Trailer.
Doctor Zhivago Reviews:
"...Breathtaking..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
-- Ceri Thomas, Total Film
"...Rod Steiger gives one of the performances of his career..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"...It influenced fashion and inspired men to grow mustaches....It also launched a best-selling soundtrack album of Maurice Jarre's score and made a superstar of Julie Christie..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today
"...Hollywood's last great romantic epic....A Panavision marvel of snow-swept vistas, ice-glazed architecture, and elegantly choreographed legions of extras..."
-- Michael Sauter, Entertainment Weekly
"...Unabashedly romantic and beloved by moviegoers around the world. Omar Sharif became an international superstar with his performance..."
-- Susan King, Los Angeles Times
"[T]he cast is aces across the board....Even better: cinematographer Freddie Young's wide-screen shots, which capture the snowy steppes with the same haunting beauty he found in the desert on Lean's previous film..."-- Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly
4 stars out of 5 -- "It boasts huge sets and great epic scenes....Lean delivers the heavy breathing through his choreography of extras, extraordinary cinematography and a stirring score."-- Kim Newman, Empire
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Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)
A poetry in celluloid! A spellbinding movie which has inspired many across the globe including Steven Spielberg.Superb acting,immortal music, stunning cinematography and what a direction!Thank you David Lean for this great gift! Submitted by Sanjay (Gaya, Bihar, India) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 4 of 6 found this helpful.
Timeless Classic Dr. Zhivago is a classic with an outstanding story, great acting and superb music and photography. It helps if you have some knowledge of Russian 20th century history. Submitted by a reviewer (Honolulu, HI USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 5 of 9 found this helpful.
Beautiful This is a beautifully crafted movie with a particularly poignant and moving musical score. The panoramic winter scenes are breathtaking and moreover, convey the frigid, essentially limitless expanse of Russia. In my opinion, this is one of the 5 or so best movies ever made. Submitted by brianp (Fremont, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 4 found this helpful.
A TRUE CLASSIC they don't make movies like this anymore, this is the most amazingly beautiful adventure and love story ever filmed, it is truly an epic, a classic, and one of the greatest works of art of the 20th century,
The reason to own this dvd is simple, the quality of the video transfer is so great, its hard to believe this movie is 36 years old!!!
and as for extras? this is one of the best making of documentaries i have ever seen, as far as dvd's go, if you are a serious film buff, this belongs in your collection, period.
in short, this is a four star movie, and a four star dvd, anyone who loved "gone with the wind" , will also love "doctor zhivago", as well. this dvd gets my highest rating, very well done, excellent. Submitted by a reviewer (orlando, florida) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 5 found this helpful.
Order " Doctor Zhivago" now! how can anyone not love it?
how can they say it's boring?
it's just magic, and the music is fantastically beautiful... just one of my favorite films and just wanted to write a pointless message to say how much i love it.
see ya. Submitted by a reviewer (kwang-myung, ct , south korea) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
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Doctor Zhivago DVD Features
2-Disc Set Region 1 Note: This DVD has been digitally mastered from refurbished elements. Snap Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35 Letterbox - 2.35 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Additional Release Material: Introduction: Omar Sharif - Director Audio Commentary: Omar Sharif - Director, Rod Steiger - Star, Lady Sandra Lean - Director's Wife Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer Documentary:
1. DOCTOR ZHIVAGO: The Making of A Russian Epic 2. Vintage Production and Star Documentaries (10) Isolated Audio Track:
1. Score - Maurice Jarre - Composer 2. Audio Soundbites - Cast and Director Interviews, December 1965 New York Premiere Text/Photo Galleries: Filmographies: Cast and Crew
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