Review of Fiddler on the Roof (1971) by Keith B — 08 Aug 2012

Nobody does Fiddler like Topol..and this is the original masterpiece movie with the great man himself.

This review of Fiddler on the Roof (1971) was written by Keith B on 08 Aug 2012.

Fiddler on the Roof has generally received very positive reviews.

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