Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
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In a pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish milkman struggles with the challenges of a changing world as his daughters fall in love and antisemitism grows.
Director: Norman Jewison
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 181 min
Release Date: November 3, 1971
Cast
- Chaim Topol - Tevye
- Norma Crane - Golde
- Leonard Frey - Motel
- Molly Picon - Yente
- Paul Mann - Lazar Wolf
- Rosalind Harris - Tzeitel
- Michele Marsh - Hodel
- Neva Small - Chava
- Paul Michael Glaser - Perchik
- Ray Lovelock - Fyedka
Screenplay
- Joseph Stein (Screenplay)
- Sholom Aleichem (Original Story)
- Arnold Perl (Adaptation)
- Sheldon Harnick (Lyricist)
Music: John Williams, Jerry Bock
Cinematography: Oswald Morris
Editing: Antony Gibbs, Robert Lawrence
Production: United Artists, Cartier Productions, The Mirisch Company
Country: United States of America
Language: Pусский, עִבְרִית, English
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $83M
Original Language: en
Themes
Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage
Keywords
dreams, parent child relationship, tradition, musical, based on play or musical, pogrom, milkman, russian orthodox church, judaism, tavern, constable, suitor, breaking the fourth wall, russian soldier, elopement
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fiddler on the Roof about?
- In a pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish milkman struggles with the challenges of a changing world as his daughters fall in love and antisemitism grows.
- Who directed Fiddler on the Roof?
- Fiddler on the Roof was directed by Norman Jewison.
- Who stars in Fiddler on the Roof?
- Fiddler on the Roof stars Chaim Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, Paul Mann, Rosalind Harris.
- How long is Fiddler on the Roof?
- Fiddler on the Roof has a runtime of 3h 1m (181 minutes).
- What genre is Fiddler on the Roof?
- Fiddler on the Roof is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Fiddler on the Roof?
- Fiddler on the Roof had a budget of $9M.
- How much did Fiddler on the Roof gross?
- Fiddler on the Roof grossed $83M worldwide.
- Where was Fiddler on the Roof produced?
- Fiddler on the Roof was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Fiddler on the Roof?
- The themes of Fiddler on the Roof include: Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.