David Lean’s epic film spans World War I, the Russian Revolution and the Stalin era, with as many cast members as a Russian play has clouds of grey. Adjusted for inflation, two 1965 films are among the highest grossing films of all time – The Sound of Music and this film, both of which won five Oscars.
Director: David Lean
Starring: Alec Guinness, Geraldine Chaplin, Julie Christie, Omar Sharif, Ralph Richardson, Rod Steiger, Tom Courtenay
Major nominations on original release : Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (David Lean), Best Supporting Actor (Tom Courtenay)
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