Tevya (1939): reparto, argumento y streaming
1939 · Película · ★ 5.6
Released in 1939, Tevya is a drama film directed by Maurice Schwartz, running about 93 minutes. “The original, non-musical film version of the book which inspired "Fiddler on the Roof".” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tevye is a dairyman in the Russian Ukraine early in the 20th century. He lives in a cabin outside Boyberik with his wife Goldie, his widowed daughter Tseytl, her two children, and his younger daughter, the unmarried Khave. Khave is being courted by Fedya, a Christian, the son of a local government official. Tevye warns Khave against romance and marriage outside her faith, but Fedya is persuasive too. What will Khave decide, how will Tevye react, and when the Tsar initiates a pogrom, will Tevye's friends come to his defense? Can the stubborn Tevye reconcile his heart and tradition?
Who’s in it. Tevya stars Maurice Schwartz as Tevya 'Tevye', Miriam Riselle as Chavah 'Khave', Rebecca Weintraub as Goldie 'Golde' and Paula Lubelski as Zeitel 'Tseytl', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Tevya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on FilmBox+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tevya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tevya tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch Tevya (1939)?
- In Estados Unidos, Tevya is available to stream on FilmBox+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tevya worth watching?
- Tevya holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tevya?
- Tevya stars Maurice Schwartz, Miriam Riselle, Rebecca Weintraub, Paula Lubelski and Leon Liebgold.
- When was Tevya released?
- Tevya was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.