USA,
1971, 181 min
Directed by:
Norman JewisonCinematography:
Oswald MorrisCast:
Chaim Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, Paul Mann, Paul Michael Glaser, Michele Marsh, Neva Small, Ray Lovelock, Aharon Ipalé, Roger Lloyd Pack (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
In a Tsarist Russia, Jewish peasant Tevye faces upheaval when his traditions are challenged: Within his family when his daughters rebel against marrying men chosen by the matchmaker and on a national level when the Jews are threatened by pogroms and the looming revolution. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1972 - Oswald Morris (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1972 - John Williams (Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment)
- 1972 - Best Sound Mixing
- 1972 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1972 - Norman Jewison (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1972 - Chaim Topol (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1972 - Leonard Frey (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1972 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1972 - Oswald Morris (Best Cinematography)
- 1972 - Best Editing
- 1972 - Best Soundtrack
Golden Globes
- 1972 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1972 - Chaim Topol (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1972 - Norman Jewison (Best Director)
- 1972 - Paul Mann (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)