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The Chosen (1981): Film vs Book
Film · 1981 · Directed by Jeremy Kagan · Starring Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger, Robby Benson
About the film
Two boys in Brooklyn become friends after a baseball game and find their families have very different beliefs.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the main events and trims some of the book's long discussions about faith and tradition.
Read or watch first?
The novel is rich in ideas and quiet in its emotions.
What the book gives you
The Chosen by Chaim Potok
A warm, absorbing story about two boys from different worlds becoming friends.
Who will like it: Readers who like thoughtful stories about friendship, family and faith.