Both '' Doctor Zhivago '' and '' The Sound of Music '' received the most nominations at the 38th Academy Awards , where they were each nominated in ten categories . Both films won five oscars apiece , but '' The Sound of Music '' beat out '' Doctor Zhivago '' in the Best Picture and Director categories . Julie Christie — not nominated for her role in '' Doctor Zhivago '' — won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in '' Darling '' . The film was nominated for six Golden Globe Awards , and won five . The film received three BAFTA Award nominations : Other awards and nominations :
38th Academy Awards
38th Academy Awards
Doctor Zhivago (film)