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Fiddler on the Roof
1971 181 min United States of America G 6+
★8.2
Drama, Romance
Director: Norman Jewison
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Description
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.
Budget:
$9M
US Gross:
$10.4M
Worldwide:
$83.3M
Starring
Topol
Actor
Norma Crane
Actor
Leonard Frey
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 1972
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 1972
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 1972
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 1972
— Best Director
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 1972
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 1972
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Director
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Picture
Key opinion
Fiddler on the Roof is widely regarded as a masterful adaptation of the Broadway musical, praised for its poignant portrayal of tradition, cultural history, and the transcendent performance of Chaim Topol. While the film is celebrated for its music, cinematography, and emotional depth, it frequently polarizes audiences regarding its extended runtime, which many find to be unnecessarily long.
| Acting | Chaim Topol delivers a commanding and transformative performance as Tevye that anchors the entire production. | |
| Score | The musical numbers and choreography are expertly crafted, maintaining a high level of artistic quality and cultural authenticity. | |
| Direction | Norman Jewison achieves a delicate balance between authentic cultural representation and the theatrical nature of the Broadway source material. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds in exploring complex themes of generational conflict, religious identity, and the struggle between tradition and progress. | |
| Runtime | The three-hour runtime is a point of contention; some viewers find the slow, contemplative pace immersive, while others find the second half unnecessarily dragged out. |