The Chosen (1981)
One boy. Two worlds. A time to choose.
1981 · PG · 1h 47m · Drama
Genres: Drama
In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their families.
Director: Jeremy Kagan
Writers: Chaim Potok, Edwin Gordon
Music by: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: Arthur J. Ornitz
Editor: David Garfield, Howard E. Smith
Cast
Barry Miller as Reuven MalterRobby Benson as Danny SaundersMaximilian Schell as Professor David MalterRod Steiger as Reb SaundersHildy Brooks as Mrs. SaundersKaethe Fine as Shaindel SaundersRon Rifkin as Baseball CoachRobert John Burke as Levi SaundersLonny Price as DaveyEvan Handler as Sidney GoldbergDouglas Warhit as SamJeffrey Marcus as SchwartziMore like this
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