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Movie Info

Release Date: November 03, 1971
Runtime: 181 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (15)
Genres:
Drama Romance
Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $83,304,330
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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81%
Tomatometer
67
67/100
Metacritic
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7.8/10
TMDB
627 votes
8.0/10
IMDb
51,969 votes
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Fiddler on the Roof

1971

"Traditions clash, love blooms, life dances on."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Un violon sur le toit? 🇪🇸 ES: El violinista en el tejado? 🇵🇹 PT: Um Violinista no Telhado? 🇮🇹 IT: Il violinista sul tetto? 🇯🇵 JA: Yane no ue no vaiorin-hiki? All international titles (15) →
Drama Romance 181 min 8.0/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
3 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
3 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1972 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Leonard Frey
1972 Oscars Best Director Norman Jewison
1972 Oscars Best Picture Norman Jewison

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $83,304,330
Profit $74,304,330
ROI +825.6% (9.3x)

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Fiddler on the Roof is directed by Norman Jewison .

Cast of Fiddler on the Roof

Leonard Frey as Motel in Fiddler on the Roof
Leonard Frey
Motel

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#parent child relationship 130 #musical 122 #based on play or musical 97 #dreams 50 #breaking the fourth wall 24 #1900s 22 #tradition 5 #suitor 4 #judaism 4 #russian soldier 3 #elopement 3 #pogrom 2 #milkman 1 #russian orthodox church 1 #tavern 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Fiddler on the Roof

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  • The character of Tevye was played by Chaim Topol, who had previously portrayed the role in the stage production, allowing him to bring his experience and interpretation to the film adaptation.

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  • In one scene, when Tevye talks to the audience, his line about the milk cart being the best in town is mistakenly delivered while he is standing next to the cart, which is not visible in the shot.

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  • Norman Jewison, the director, had a strong vision for the film, leading to creative disputes with some crew members regarding the adaptation of the original stage musical.

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  • Chaim Topol's portrayal of Tevye has been cited as an influence on later film adaptations of musicals, showcasing how a strong lead performance can shape a character's legacy.

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