The Chosen
"One boy. Two worlds. A time to choose."
Originally released in 1981. The Chosen is a drama film. directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Starring Barry Miller, Robby Benson, and Maximilian Schell
Synopsis
In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their two families.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barry Miller
as Reuven Malter
Robby Benson
as Danny Saunders
Maximilian Schell
as Professor David Malter
Rod Steiger
as Reb Saunders
Hildy Brooks
as Mrs. Saunders
Kaethe Fine
as Shaindel Saunders
Ron Rifkin
as Baseball Coach
Robert John Burke
as Levi Saunders
Lonny Price
as Davey
Evan Handler
as Sidney Goldberg
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Chosen Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chosen about?
In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their two families.
Who directed The Chosen?
The Chosen was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
How long is The Chosen?
The Chosen has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Chosen released?
The Chosen was released on August 20, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Chosen?
The main cast of The Chosen includes Barry Miller, Robby Benson, Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger, Hildy Brooks.