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Fiddler on the Roof (film)

Fiddler on the Roof
Theatrical release poster by Ted CoConis
Directed byNorman Jewison
Screenplay byJoseph Stein
Based on
Fiddler on the Roof
by
Tevye and His Daughters
by Sholem Aleichem
Produced byNorman Jewison
Starring
CinematographyOswald Morris
Edited by
Music by
Production
companies
The Mirisch Company
Cartier Productions
Distributed byUnited Artists
Release date
  • November 3, 1971 (1971-11-03)
Running time
181 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$9 million
Box office$83.3 million[2]

Fiddler on the Roof is a 1971 American period musical film produced and directed by Norman Jewison from a screenplay written by Joseph Stein, based on the 1964 stage musical of the same name by Stein, Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick. Set in early 20th-century Imperial Russia, the film centers on Tevye (Chaim Topol), a poor Jewish milkman who is faced with the challenge of marrying off his five daughters amidst the growing tension in his shtetl. The cast also features Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, Paul Mann, Rosalind Harris, Michèle Marsh, Neva Small and Paul Michael Glaser. The musical score, composed by Bock with lyrics by Harnick, was adapted and conducted by John Williams.

Filmed at Pinewood Studios in England and on-location in SR Croatia, Fiddler on the Roof was theatrically released on November 3, 1971, by United Artists to critical and commercial success. Reviewers praised Jewison's direction, the screenplay, and the performances of the cast, while the film grossed $83.3 million worldwide on a $9 million budget, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1971.

The film received a leading eight nominations at the 44th Academy Awards, including for Best Picture and Best Director, and won three: Best Score Adaptation (Williams), Best Cinematography (Oswald Morris) and Best Sound (Gordon K. McCallum, David Hildyard).[3] The film also won two Golden Globes: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Topol.

The film has continued to receive acclaim since its release and is often considered to be one of the greatest musical films of all time.[4][5][6][7][8] An independently produced documentary about the making of the film, titled Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen, was released in 2022.[9][10][11] A remake of the film, directed by Thomas Kail, is currently in development.[12]

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  3. ^ Gussow, Mel (August 25, 1988). "Leonard Frey, actor, Dies at 49; Was in 'Fiddler' and Other Films". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 6, 2017. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  4. ^ Coate, Michael (March 4, 2023). "To Life! Remembering "Fiddler on the Roof" on its 50th Anniversary". thedigitalbits.com. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  5. ^ Foreman, Christian Zilko, Wilson Chapman, Alison; Zilko, Christian; Chapman, Wilson; Foreman, Alison (December 12, 2023). "The 61 Best Movie Musicals of All Time, Ranked". IndieWire. Retrieved December 19, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Lealos, Shawn S.; Bajgrowicz, Brooke (February 3, 2020). "The 35 Best Musicals Of All Time". ScreenRant. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  7. ^ Komonibo, Ineye; Knappenberger, Amanda Mitchell last updated Contributions from Brooke (January 10, 2023). "Show-Stopping Musical Movies For When You Just Want To Sing". Marie Claire Magazine. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  8. ^ Murrian, Samuel R. (October 6, 2023). "The 67 Best Movie Musicals of All Time, Ranked". Parade. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  9. ^ Films, Adama. "Daniel Raim". Daniel Raim. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  10. ^ Winkelman, Natalia (April 28, 2022). "'Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen' Review: Making a New Tradition". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  11. ^ Filipski, Kevin (April 29, 2022). "Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen". Film-Forward.
  12. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 28, 2020). "MGM Taps 'Hamilton' Director Thomas Kail for Movie Adaptation of Iconic 'Fiddler on the Roof'". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 28, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.

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