The movie was adapted by Robert Bolt from the novel by Boris Pasternak. It was directed by David Lean.
It won Academy Awards for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color, Best Cinematography, Color, Best Costume Design, Color, Best Music, Score - Substantially Original and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium. It was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Tom Courtenay), Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Picture and Best Sound.