Plot Summary
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.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- The Real Doctor Zhivago
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
Where to watch free (US)
Pluto TV
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Tubi TV
Production Companies
BBC Four