The other night after watching Family Guy and American Dad on FOX I switched over to PBS… And to be truthful, the fact that a widescreen movie was playing attracted by eye, so I watched a bit, liked what I was seeing and checked what was on. Ends up being Fiddler on the Roof from 1971. I have heard of this play before, but never saw it my self. I also noticed it was 3 hours long, so I thought I would watch a bit before heading to bed.
I ended up watching the whole thing. I loved it. Topol was amazing playing Tevye. The music was catchy and fun. And it had a story I found interesting. It also had a lot of humor that I thought was great, and held up so well despite the movie being over 30 years old. I also enjoyed the cinematography, it had a unique style.
I highly recommend it if you have never seen the movie or play, or just the play.
Just read this. It’s good. I love the movie. If you like to be in plays, this one for you.
Derek
Since I first saw the movie on TV in 1974, I have been a big fan. I’ve got the movie on tape and have watched it numerous times. I had a chance to see Topol in a Broadway-bound production in Houston in 1990. It was even better seeing him in person. I even got to meet him and present an illustration I’d done of him in the role of Tevye.(I was an artist at the Houston Post at the time.) He was very gracious and invited me backstage.
I’ve seen two or three other productions of the play, and have enjoyed them all very much, but for me, Topol IS Tevye. Although, I would like to have seen Zero Mostel, who originated the role on Broadway. It is a timeless story, with wonderful music and humor.
Dick