The Chosen (1981) - film review

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The Chosen is an American film first released in 1981, directed by Jeremy Kagan. The film is based on a novel by Chaim Potok and stars Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger, Robby Benson, Barry Miller and Hildy Brooks. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Jeremy Kagan
Script: Edwin Gordon, Chaim Potok (novel)
Photo: Arthur J. Ornitz
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cast: Maximilian Schell (Professor David Malter), Rod Steiger (Reb Saunders), Robby Benson (Danny Saunders), Barry Miller (Reuven Malter), Hildy Brooks (Mrs. Saunders), Kaethe Fine (Shaindel Saunders), Ron Rifkin (Baseball coach), Robert John Burke (Levi Saunders), Lonny Price (Davey), Evan Handler (Goldberg), Douglas Warhit (Sam), Jeff Marcus (Schwartzi), Stuart Charno (1st Baseman), Richard Lifschutz (Hassidic Coach), Clement Fowler (Doctor), John Pankow (Bully), Richard Ziman (Bully), Bruce MacVittie (Bully), E.D. Miller (Umpire), Jack Hollander (Psychology Professor), Elaine Goren (V.E. Day Woman), Kathryn Conners (V.E. Day Woman), Iva Rifkin (V.E. Day Woman), Val Avery (Teacher), Danton Stone (Fighting Student), Mark Nelson (Fighting Student), Stephen Hanan (Man with Leaflets), Naama Potok (Party Guest), Laura Delano (Party Guest), Carol Levy (Party Guest), David Ellin (Optometrist), Tony Munafo (Watchman), Chaim Potok (Talmud Teacher), Eli Webberman (Bal Tfilah), Ed Herlihy (Newsreel Announcer), Frank Maxwell (Radio Announcer), Bob Drew (Radio Announcer), Abraham Katz (Cantor), Zvee Scooler (Bal Koreh), Jerry Winsett (Batter-Ball Player)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 108 min

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