The Chosen
“One boy. Two worlds. A time to choose.”
Synopsis
In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their families.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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'The Chosen' Movie Trailer (1981)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-04
Top Cast
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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
John Pankow
Bully
Richard Ziman
Bully
Bruce MacVittie
Bully
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Gordon
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Chosen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Chosen Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Kagan
Edwin Gordon, Chaim Potok
Elmer Bernstein
Arthur J. Ornitz
David Garfield, Howard E. Smith
Ely A. Landau, Edie Landau, Jonathan Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Kagan
Director
David Garfield
Editor
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Stuart Wurtzel
Production Design
Ely A. Landau
Producer
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Edwin Gordon
Screenplay
Edie Landau
Producer
Howard E. Smith
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chosen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 families.
Who directed The Chosen?
The Chosen was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Who stars in The Chosen?
The principal cast of The Chosen includes Barry Miller, Robby Benson, Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger, Hildy Brooks.
When was The Chosen released and how long is it?
The Chosen was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chosen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chosen was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is The Chosen based on a book or true story?
The Chosen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chaim Potok".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chosen?
The Chosen holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).