The Real Doctor Zhivago

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 7, 2017

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC Four

Cast

Stephen Smith

Director

George Cathro

Producer

George Cathro

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt7609514