Duration
185 minutes
Quick Summary
Epic drama, starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie
About This Program
A married Russian physician falls in love with another woman, but as their passionate affair plays out against the raging backdrop of the First World War and the Bolshevik revolution, he is torn between his desires and his loyalty to his wife. David Lean's epic drama based on Boris Pasternak's novel, starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger, Alec Guinness, Ralph Richardson, Tom Courtenay and Klaus Kinski
Doctor Zhivago broadcasts on BBC Two England at 2:55pm, Monday, 22 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
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Production Details
Year1965
Runtime185 mins
DirectorDavid Lean
Cast & Crew
DL
David LeanDirector
RR
Ralph Richardsonas Alexander
GC
Geraldine Chaplinas Tonya Gromeko
JC
Julie Christieas Lara
KK
Klaus Kinskias Kostoyed
TC
Tom Courtenayas Pasha Antipov/Strelnikov
OS
Omar Sharifas Yuri Zhivago
AG
Alec Guinnessas Yevgraf Zhivago
SM
Siobhan McKennaas Anna Gromeko
AC
Adrienne Corrias Amelia
BK
Bernard Kayas Bolshevik
RS
Rod Steigeras Komarovsky
