Norman Jewison's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Air on THIRTEEN, 7/5

Director Norman Jewison's 1971 film adaptation of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will air this Saturday, July 5th as part of Reel 13's July line up on THIRTEEN.

In czarist Russia, a poor Jewish milkman (Topol) and his wife must marry off their five daughters while dealing with political opression. Based on the Tony-winning musical. With Topol, Norma Crane and Leonard Frey.

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