Fiddler on the Roof
In 1905 Russia, a traditionalist Jewish peasant contends with three of his daughters marrying men with modern romantic ideals, all while anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village.
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 3h 1m
- Released
- 1971
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1971
Storyline
In 1905 Russia, a traditionalist Jewish peasant contends with three of his daughters marrying men with modern romantic ideals, all while anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village.
Top credits
Topol — Tevye
Norma Crane — Golde
Leonard Frey — Motel
Molly Picon — Yente
Awards
3 wins & 5 nominations
See all awards →Did you know
• The "Sunrise, Sunset" scene was not lit by electric movie lights but by hundreds of candles, by Cinematographer Oswald Morris. Years later, Norman Jewison said it was the best lit scene in any of his films.
• The cart-horse, nicknamed "Shmuel" by the cast, was purchased from a lot destined for a Zagreb glue factory. After production Norman Jewison paid a local farmer to keep him for the rest of his natural life, which was another three years.
• The film was a surprise hit in Japan, where its obvious love for crumbling tradition struck a chord with Japanese audiences.
Box Office
Gross (Domestic): $10,404,330
Opening Weekend (Domestic): $1,726,942 (1979-11-11)
User reviews
The Songs Make It Happen
One of the All-Time Great Musicals
A Musical "Tradition!"
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- 70 mm 6-Track, Mono, Stereo
- Aspect ratio
- 2.20 : 1, 2.35 : 1
- Color
- Color
