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Movie Description Ukrainian milkman Tevye clings desperately to the old Jewish traditions while all around him the world changes, day by day. His three daughters marry men he considers more and more unacceptable, and the ruling Russian government's anti-Semitism threatens to drive him from his home. Based on the enormously successful Broadway show with great performances and unforgettable songs. Academy Award Nominations: 8, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Topol. Academy Awards: 3, including Best (Adapted) Song Score.
Industry Reviews "...A real showstopper, with some first-class tunes and a fantastic central performance..." Total Film - Jamie Russell (12/01/2003)
"Just when the big-budget musical seemed to be lumbering into history, along came FIDDLER with its emotional resonance and killer craftsmanship." Sight and Sound - Patrick Fahy (03/01/2004)
"It's a wonderful way to revisit -- or discover -- a stunner of a musical." -- Grade: A Entertainment Weekly - Melissa Rose Bernardo (02/02/2007)
5 stars out of 5 -- "A magnificent realization which tugs at all the emotions with skill, artistry and great enthusiasm." Ultimate DVD - Jan Vincent-Rudzki (03/01/2007)
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