Fiddler on the Roof movie poster

Fiddler on the Roof

7.7/10

Rating

181 min

Runtime

1971

Release Year

Norman Jewison

Director

Cast

Chaim Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, Paul Mann

Quick Synopsis

Set in a small village in pre-revolutionary Russia, the story follows Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, as he tries to maintain his family's traditions while facing the difficulties brought by social change. As his three daughters grow up and fall in love with men who challenge the customs of their community, Tevye must confront his own beliefs amid increasing antisemitism and political unrest.

Detailed Synopsis of Fiddler on the Roof

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.

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