The Chosen
The Chosen

Movie·1981·1h 47m

The Chosen

One boy. Two worlds. A time to choose.

Directed By

Jeremy Kagan

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their families.

Written By

Edwin Gordon

Producer

Ely A. Landau, Edie Landau

Cinematography

Arthur J. Ornitz

Music

Elmer Bernstein

Editor

David Garfield

Themes

friendshipteenage boyjewish culturefather son relationship

Production House

Chosen Film Company

Audience Score

71%

29 votes

Skip9%
Timepass21%
Go for it39%
Perfection31%

Where to watch

Region: IN

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// cast

Cast

Barry Miller

Barry Miller

Reuven Malter

Robby Benson

Robby Benson

Danny Saunders

Maximilian Schell

Maximilian Schell

Professor David Malter

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Reb Saunders

Hildy Brooks

Hildy Brooks

Mrs. Saunders

Kaethe Fine

Shaindel Saunders

Ron Rifkin

Ron Rifkin

Baseball Coach

Robert John Burke

Robert John Burke

Levi Saunders

Lonny Price

Lonny Price

Davey

Evan Handler

Evan Handler

Sidney Goldberg

Douglas Warhit

Douglas Warhit

Sam

Jeffrey Marcus

Schwartzi

Stuart Charno

Stuart Charno

1st Baseman

Richard Lifschutz

Hassidic Coach

Clement Fowler

Doctor

John Pankow

John Pankow

Bully

Richard Ziman

Richard Ziman

Bully

Bruce MacVittie

Bruce MacVittie

Bully

// crew

Crew

Jeremy Kagan

Jeremy Kagan

Director

David Garfield

David Garfield

Editor

Elmer Bernstein

Elmer Bernstein

Original Music Composer

Arthur J. Ornitz

Director of Photography

Ely A. Landau

Producer

Edwin Gordon

Screenplay

Edie Landau

Producer

Howard E. Smith

Editor

Jonathan Bernstein

Executive Producer

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