The Chosen (1982)

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.

Director: Jeremy Kagan

Cast: Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger, Robby Benson, Barry Miller, Hildy Brooks, Kaethe Fine, Ron Rifkin, Robert John Burke, Lonny Price, Evan Handler, Douglas Warhit, Jeffrey Marcus, Stuart Charno, Richard Lifschutz, Clement Fowler, John Pankow, Richard Ziman, Bruce MacVittie