DVD

Fiddler on the roof [videorecording] / the Mirisch Production Company presents a Norman Jewison film ; screenplay by Joseph Stein ; produced and directed by Norman Jewison.

Stein, Joseph, (screenplay.). Jewison, Norman, 1926- (producer,, director.). Abbott, Tommy, (adaptor.). Topol, 1935- (actor.). Crane, Norma, 1931-1973 (actor.). Frey, Leonard, 1938-1988 (actor.). Picon, Molly, (actor.). Mann, Paul, 1915-1985 (actor.). Stern, Isaac, 1920-2001 (soloist.). Morris, Oswald, 1915- (director of photography.). Bock, Jerry, (music.). Harnick, Sheldon, (lyrics.). Williams, John, 1932- (adaptor of music,, conductor.). Sholem Aleichem, 1859-1916 (Added Author). Perl, Arnold. (Added Author). Mirisch Production Company. (Added Author). Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. (Added Author). Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. (Added Author). Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, Paul Mann. (Cast).

Summary:

This musical, based on the stories of Shalom Aleichem, takes place in pre-revolutionary Russia and centers on the life of Tevye (Topol), a milkman who is trying to keep his family's traditions in place while marrying off his three older daughters. Yet, times are changing and the daughters want to make their own matches, breaking free of many of the constricting customs required of them by Judaism. In the background of these events, Russia is on the brink of revolution and Jews are feeling increasingly unwelcome in their villages.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (181 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches.
Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer : [2007]

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Based on the stageplay Fiddler on the roof [by Joseph Stein], adapted from Sholem Aleichem stories by special arrangement with Arnold Perl"--Opening credits. "Produced on the New York stage by Harold Prince. Entire stage production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins"--Opening credits. Originally released as a motion picture in 1971.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Oswald Morris ; music for stage play [and film], Jerry Bock ; lyrics for stage play [and film], Sheldon Harnick ; music adapted and conducted by John Williams ; original choreography, Jerome Robbins ; adapted for the screen, Tom Abbott ; costumes, Elizabeth Haffenden and Joan Bridge ; film editors, Antony Gibbs and Robert Lawrence ; associate producer Patrick Palmer. Soloist, Isaac Stern. Originally produced for the New York stage by Harold Prince ; entire stage production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins ; based on the stage play "Fiddler on the roof" ; adapted from Sholom Aleichem ; stories by special arrangement with Arnold Perl.
Participant or Performer Note:	Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, Paul Mann.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: G.
System Details Note:	DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, mono, dual layer.
Language Note:	English (Dolby 5.1), English (mono.), French (mono.) or Spanish (mono.) dialogue, optional Spanish subtitles; closed captioned.
Awards Note:	Nominated for eight Academy Awards in 1971. Received Academy Awards for Cinematography, Music, and Sound.