Fiddlers (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1973, Fiddlers is a drama, romance and music film directed by Emil Loteanu, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Leader of a traveling gypsy band from the steppes of Bessarabia (now Moldova), Toma Alistar is a skilled violinist whose fame takes him on tours around European capitals and royal courts. He remains obsessed with his first love, beautiful Leanca who was married elsewhere while Toma was traveling, and spends his life and fortune trying to find her.
Who’s in it. Fiddlers stars Grigore Grigoriu as Radu Negostin (as Grigori Grigoriu), Svetlana Toma, Sergei Lunkevich as Toma Alistar and Dumitru Hãbãsescu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Fiddlers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fiddlers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fiddlers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fiddlers (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fiddlers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fiddlers worth watching?
- Fiddlers holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fiddlers?
- Fiddlers stars Grigore Grigoriu, Svetlana Toma, Sergei Lunkevich, Dumitru Hãbãsescu and Jenea Rolko.
- When was Fiddlers released?
- Fiddlers was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.