What is Fiddler on the Roof?
Fiddler on the Roof is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 181 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 3, 1971
- Studios
- United Artists, Cartier Productions, The Mirisch Company
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
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Overview
Fiddler on the Roof is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, Cartier Productions, The Mirisch Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A poor Jewish milkman in pre-revolutionary Russia struggles with family traditions and growing antisemitism.”
- Engaging historical setting
- Focus on family and tradition
- Deals with difficult themes of antisemitism
Watch it if you enjoy classic historical dramas about family and tradition.
The film contains themes of growing antisemitism and societal change in pre-revolutionary Russia.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1971.
Where is the film set?
The film is set in pre-revolutionary Russia.
Who is the main character?
The main character is a poor Jewish milkman.
What challenges does the main character face?
He struggles with the challenges of a changing world as his daughters fall in love and antisemitism grows.
What is the profession of the main character?
He is a milkman.