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Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago is a 1965 epic film which tells the story of a doctor torn between two women set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. It stars Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin[?], Rod Steiger, Alec Guinness, Tom Courtenay, Siobhan McKenna[?], Ralph Richardson and Rita Tushingham[?].
The movie was adapted by Robert Bolt from the novel by Boris Pasternak. It was directed by David Lean.
It won Academy Awards for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color, Best Cinematography, Color, Best Costume Design, Color, Best Music, Score - Substantially Original and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium. It was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Tom Courtenay), Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Picture and Best Sound.
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