The Chosen 1981 Movie

IMDB Rating 7.1  (2K)
In 1944, in Brooklyn, two Jewish kids become friends. One is from a very conservative family, and the other is more liberal. The issues of importance of tradition, parental expectations and the formation of Israel cause constant friction. More details

Directors

Jeremy Kagan

Cast

Maximilian SchellRod SteigerRobby Benson

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dramanew york citymidrashjewish boyzionistanti zionistsederjewish customorthodox jewjewish culturehasidimrabbifather son relationshipnational book awardfriendshipreligionteenager1940sbased on novelindependent film
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