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Fiddler on the Roof
film by Jewison [1971]
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discussed in biography
- In Norman Jewison
He followed with the musicals Fiddler on the Roof (1971) and Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), both adapted from Broadway productions and the first of which earned Jewison another Oscar nomination for best director.
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“Fiddler on the Roof”
- In Fiddler on the Roof: On the silver screen
…1971 United Artists released a film adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof. It was directed by Norman Jewison with a musical score adapted by John Williams. The scenes of Anatevka were filmed in Croatia. The Israeli actor Chaim Topol starred as Tevye, having previously played that role in Fiddler’s West…
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Oscars to Morris for best cinematography and to Williams for best scoring—adaptation and original song, 1971
role of Picon
- In Molly Picon
…Blow Your Horn (1963), and Fiddler on the Roof (1971). A Jewish theatre was named for her in 1931. She continued to perform into her 80s.
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