Search - Fiddler on the Roof on DVD


Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof
Actors: Brian Coburn, Patience Collier, Norma Crane, Barry Dennen, Otto Diamant
Genres: Comedy, Kids & Family, Musicals & Performing Arts
G     2007     3hr 1min

"An outstanding accomplishment in every category" (Boxoffice), this lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor...  more »
     
     

Larger Image

Movie Details

Actors: Brian Coburn, Patience Collier, Norma Crane, Barry Dennen, Otto Diamant
Creators: Oswald Morris, Jerry Bock
Genres: Comedy, Kids & Family, Musicals & Performing Arts
Sub-Genres: Comedy, Comedy, Musicals & Performing Arts
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen - Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 09/04/2007
Original Release Date: 01/01/1971
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1971
Release Year: 2007
Run Time: 3hr 1min
Screens: Color,Widescreen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 1
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Languages: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
See Also:

Similar Movies

The King and I
50th Anniversary Edition
Director: Walter Lang
   G   2006   2hr 13min
My Fair Lady
Two-Disc Special Edition
Directors: George Cukor, Suzie Galler
   G   2004   2hr 53min
   
West Side Story
Full Screen Edition
Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
   NR   2003   2hr 32min
   
Oliver
Directors: Carol Reed, Ronald Saland
   G   1998   2hr 33min
My Fair Lady
Blu-ray
Director: George Cukor
7
   G   2011   2hr 50min
The Sound of Music
Two-Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition
Director: Robert Wise
   G   2005   2hr 54min
   
West Side Story 50th Anniversary Edition
Blu-ray
Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
   NR   2011   2hr 32min
   
The Music Man
Blu-ray
Director: Morton DaCosta
4
   G   2010   2hr 31min

Similarly Requested DVDs

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Full Screen Edition
Director: Ken Hughes
   G   1998   2hr 24min
   
Secondhand Lions
New Line Platinum Series
Director: Tim McCanlies
   PG   2004   1hr 49min
   
West Side Story
Full Screen Edition
Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
   NR   2003   2hr 32min
   
Fly Away Home
Special Edition
Director: Carroll Ballard
   PG   2001   1hr 47min
   
Somewhere in Time
Collector's Edition
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
   PG   2000   1hr 43min
   
Australia
Director: Baz Luhrmann
   PG-13   2009   2hr 45min
   
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Widescreen Edition
Director: Jim Sharman
   R   2002   1hr 40min
   
Little Women
Collector's Series
Director: Gillian Armstrong
   PG   2000   1hr 55min
   
Moonstruck
Director: Norman Jewison
   PG   1998   1hr 42min
   
 

Member Movie Reviews

Mary A. (Who) from ALEXANDRIA, MN
Reviewed on 9/18/2011...
This movie took me by surprise. It was funny, it was sad, I laughed, I cried. A must see movie. I rate it with 5 stars.
2 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Theresa U. (cowfishpro) from ELGIN, IL
Reviewed on 4/19/2011...
Keeping in mind that this is a musical, it simultaneously provides a storyline while exposing the viewer to a bit of history. There is a strong focus on tradition and how it changes with modern views. The conflicts that the main character faces are thought provoking and cause one to assess their own belief systems. All in all, the movie is entertaining with a likeable main character.
3 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Brandy P. from GREENCASTLE, IN
Reviewed on 1/13/2010...
I love this movie.
2 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

One of the best movie musicals ever
Megan S. | Washington, D.C. | 07/29/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, the movie version of Fiddler on the Roof features Topol as Tevye the Milkman, a poor Jewish husband and father living in pre-revolutionary Russia. His story is inevitably tragic, but humorous and touching along the way.The movie is filled with asides from Tevye, as he reveals his thoughts to the camera. He is forever quoting "the good book," sometimes correctly, sometimes not so correctly. As was tradition during this time, the matchmaker sets up all marriages. Tevye's daughters aren't too happy about this (as is shown through the famous song, Matchmaker, Matchmaker), and the older three eventually set up their own marriages.Tzeitel, the oldest, falls in love with Motel, the poor tailor, and they ask Tevye's permission to marry. He finally relents and they have a proper Jewish wedding. Hodel falls in love with a revolutionary who has been staying with Tevye and Golde and their family. She leaves her family to follow him in the heartbreaking song, "Far From the Home I Love." Chava, the delicate middle daughter, falls in love with Fyedka, a Russian. Tevye forbids this marriage, for he cannot turn from his faith. Chava chooses love over family as shown through ballet, and Tevye has no choice but to count her as dead. Tevye's story ends as the Jewish community is forced from Anatevka. Even in this hard time, Tevye is faithful that everything will turn out all right in the end.The music in this movie is absolutely beautiful. You'll tap your feet to "If I Were a Rich Man," and "Miracle of Miracles." You'll find tears in your eyes during "Sunrise, Sunset," and "Far From the Home I Love." You'll laugh at Yente and during the dance at the bar.This is a movie that belongs in everyone's movie collection. It is a story that will last forever."
The best of musicals - movie & DVD review
Gregory L Dyas | 01/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Film:Fiddler on the Roof is based on the tales of Russian Jewish life written by Shalom Alechem in the 1800s, with music scored by John Williams. Directed by Norman Jewison, it's widely acknowledged to be one of the best musicals ever made. Tevye, played by the famous jewish actor Topol, lives in the enclave of Anatevka with his wife and _6_ daughters. Insulated & protected by their Orthodox traditions, Tevye must face, with a poignant combination of humor, sorrow and acceptance, the marriage of his three eldest daughters in a series of increasingly unacceptable unions. How far can tradition be bent and still maintain the center of his family and his community's existence? Do we place tradition over family? Oswald Morris' beautiful cinematography and Jewison's compelling film-making pursue these questions both for the residents of Anatevka and for us in our ever-changing worlds.The DVD:A marvel, this film has never looked or sounded better for home viewing - a remixed Dolby 5.1 soundtrack and crystal-clear picture on a double-layer disc make this a contribution to your film library you'll not regret. Jewison & Topol's commmentary give you some ideas behind the making of the film, what the director was trying to achieve, and how Topol moved his character from stage to screen. Director's full use of the 70mm aspect ratio demands the anamorphic widescreen format used in this printing."
The CD is useless
Mike S. | Long Island | 12/28/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)

"I'm not about to review Fiddler on The Roof or a give a complete history of all its various incarnations like other reviewers have. We all acknowledge it's great. One of the best, if not THE best, musicals ever. I'm here to write about this particular packaging of the "DVD with CD". I don't know about you, but I naturally thought the CD was a CD of the soundtrack so that you can then listen to the songs while driving in your car or hanging around the house. No - it's not a soundtrack CD, which explains the relatively low price - it's a CD of 70's songs. While some are great (Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye and ABC by the Jackson 5), what the heck does "The Night Chicago Died" have to do with Fiddler on The Roof? Or "Reunited" by Peaches and Herb? Maybe they thought Herb worked in the deli down the street!?!?!

I'm not sure if the same CD is included in everyone's package, but here's the listing for my CD:

Billy Don't Be A Hero-Donaldson & The Heywood's
Maggie May-Rod Stewart
The Night Chicago Died-Paper Lace
ABC-Jackson 5
Ant No Mountain High Enough-Diana Ross
Lets Get It On-Marvin Gaye
War-Edwin Starr
Reunited- Peaches&Herb

To paraphrase Edwin Starr, "What is this CD good for?" Almost absolutely nothing as everybody should already have Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross and Rod Stewart on their Ipod already!?!?!? If you want a DVD of Fiddler on The Roof and another version is cheaper - go for that version. Don't think you're getting anything special with the bonus CD.
"