The Chosen
“One boy. Two worlds. A time to choose.”
1981•PG•1h 47m•7.1•Released
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
Writer
Edwin Gordon
Languages
English
Studio
Chosen Film Company
Cast
Barry Miller
Reuven Malter
Robby Benson
Danny Saunders
Maximilian Schell
Professor David Malter
Rod Steiger
Reb Saunders
Hildy Brooks
Mrs. Saunders
Kaethe Fine
Shaindel Saunders
Ron Rifkin
Baseball Coach
Robert John Burke
Levi Saunders
Lonny Price
Davey
Evan Handler
Sidney Goldberg
Douglas Warhit
Sam
Jeffrey Marcus
Schwartzi
Stuart Charno
1st Baseman
Richard Lifschutz
Hassidic Coach
Clement Fowler
Doctor
Production
Company
Chosen Film Company
Producer
Ely A. Landau
Producer
Edie Landau
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