Topol stars as Tevye in the 1971 film ‘Fiddler on the Roof‘, with Norma Crane as Golde and Leonard Frey as Motel.
Main cast
- TevyeTopolMain
- GoldeNorma CraneMain
- Motel KamzoilLeonard FreyMain
- TzeitelRosalind HarrisMain
- HodelMichele MarshMain
- ChavaNeva SmallMain
Supporting cast
- YenteMolly PiconSupp
- Lazar WolfMichael GlaserSupp
- PerchikPaul Michael GlaserSupp
- FyedkaRay LovelockSupp
- ShprintzeSharon IsraelSupp
- BielkePatsy KensitSupp
Guest & voice
- The RabbiTutte LemkowGuest
- MendelZvee ScoolerGuest
- AvramLouis ZorichGuest
- NachumVernon DobtcheffGuest
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About this cast
The 1971 musical film ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is based on the Broadway show of the same name. Topol leads as Tevye, the dairyman, with a supporting cast including Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, and Molly Picon.
FAQs
Who plays Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof?
Tevye is played by Topol (Chaim Topol) in the 1971 film.
Which actor played Motel in the film?
Leonard Frey plays Motel Kamzoil, the tailor.
Is the film based on a stage musical?
Yes, it is based on the 1964 Broadway musical of the same name, with music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.
Who plays Golde, Tevye’s wife?
Golde is played by Norma Crane.
Which actress played Yente?
Molly Picon portrays the matchmaker Yente.
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