Fiddler on the Roof
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Synopsis
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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Fiddler on the Roof (1971) "Will Rogers" Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2019-02-16
Top Cast
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Chaim Topol
Tevye
Norma Crane
Golde
Leonard Frey
Motel
Molly Picon
Yente
Paul Mann
Lazar Wolf
Rosalind Harris
Tzeitel
Michele Marsh
Hodel
Neva Small
Chava
Paul Michael Glaser
Perchik
Ray Lovelock
Fyedka
Elaine Edwards
Shprintze
Candy Bonstein
Bielke
Shimen Ruskin
Mordcha
Zvee Scooler
Rabbi
Louis Zorich
Constable
Alfie Scopp
Avram
Howard Goorney
Nachum
Barry Dennen
Mendel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Amsterdam benefit performance
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$83.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.26x
+$74.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Stein
- Original Score
- Jerry Bock, John Williams
- Original Title
- Fiddler on the Roof
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, English, Russian
- Runtime
- 3h 1m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $83.3M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Cartier Productions, The Mirisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Jewison
Joseph Stein, Sholom Aleichem, Arnold Perl, Sheldon Harnick
Jerry Bock, John Williams
Oswald Morris
Robert Lawrence, Antony Gibbs
Norman Jewison, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Jewison
Director
Joseph Stein
Screenplay
Norman Jewison
Producer
Robert Lawrence
Editor
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Joan Bridge
Costume Design
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Jerry Bock
Original Music Composer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fiddler on the Roof
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fiddler on the Roof about?
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.
Who directed Fiddler on the Roof?
Fiddler on the Roof was directed by Norman Jewison.
Who stars in Fiddler on the Roof?
The principal cast of Fiddler on the Roof includes Chaim Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, Paul Mann.
When was Fiddler on the Roof released and how long is it?
Fiddler on the Roof was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 3h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fiddler on the Roof?
Fiddler on the Roof had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $83.3M at the worldwide box office (9.26 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Fiddler on the Roof?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fiddler on the Roof was composed by Jerry Bock, John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fiddler on the Roof?
Fiddler on the Roof holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).