Lean Lean

Rating: Null/10 (6 March 2003)

DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (1965) *** Julie Christie, Omar Sharif, Rod Steiger, Alec Guinness, Geraldine Chaplin. Epic spectacle based on the novel by Boris Pasternak (Oscar winner Best Screenplay Adaptation by Robert Bolt) revolving around life in the USSR prior to the Revolution directed by virtuoso David Lean with some breathtakingly beautiful cinematography (Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Freddie Young) and romantic on location European sights but somwhat lengthy and meandering. Oscars also went to art direction, costume design and Maurice Jarre's memorably haunting score.