The Real Doctor Zhivago (2017)

The Real Doctor Zhivago (2017) poster

Dr. Zhivago is one of the best-known love stories of the 20th century, but the setting of the book also made it famous. It is a tale of passion and fear, set against a backdrop of revolution and violence. The film is what most people remember, but the story of the writing of the book has more twists, intrigue and bravery than many a Hollywood blockbuster. In this documentary, Stephen Smith traces the revolutionary beginnings of this bestseller, to it becoming a pawn of the CIA at the height of the Cold War.

Director: George Cathro
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 59 min
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Cast

Editing: Kristy Jane Breetzke
Production: BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

tragic love, russian politics, russian revolution (1917), broken romances, russian literature

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Real Doctor Zhivago about?
Dr. Zhivago is one of the best-known love stories of the 20th century, but the setting of the book also made it famous. It is a tale of passion and fear, set against a backdrop of revolution and violence. The film is what most people remember, but the story of the writing of the book has more twists, intrigue and bravery than many a Hollywood blockbuster. In this documentary, Stephen Smith traces the revolutionary beginnings of this bestseller, to it becoming a pawn of the CIA at the height of the Cold War.
Who directed The Real Doctor Zhivago?
The Real Doctor Zhivago was directed by George Cathro.
Who stars in The Real Doctor Zhivago?
The Real Doctor Zhivago stars Stephen Smith.
How long is The Real Doctor Zhivago?
The Real Doctor Zhivago has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Real Doctor Zhivago?
The Real Doctor Zhivago is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Real Doctor Zhivago produced?
The Real Doctor Zhivago was produced in United Kingdom.