The Epic Historical Romance Film of All Time! Ten Oscar-nominations, including Best Picture went to this film about happily married physician-poet Yuri Zhivago who falls madly in love with the beautiful Lara during his struggle to survive the massive upheaval surrounding the Russian Revolution. Robert Bolt&'s Best Adapted Screenplay was based on the Boris Pasternak best seller. Stars Omar Sharif, June Christie and Rod Steiger.