Review of Doctor Zhivago (1965) by Emmily E — 22 Feb 2009

Incredible, and not just for its time, it's still moving and hard to watch.

This review of Doctor Zhivago (1965) was written by Emmily E on 22 Feb 2009.

Doctor Zhivago has generally received very positive reviews.

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