Question 1

Which actors swapped roles just before production on The Chosen began?

Accepted Answer

Leading cast members Maximilian Schell and Rod Steiger swapped roles just before production began.

Question 2

How did Rod Steiger prepare for his role as Reb Saunders?

Accepted Answer

Rod Steiger spent about eight hours a day for two weeks learning Yiddish in preparation for his role.

Question 3

What is the setting and central conflict of The Chosen?

Accepted Answer

Set in 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys strive to remain friends despite deep differences between their families.

Question 4

Which festivals and awards recognized The Chosen in 1982?

Accepted Answer

The film received a National Board of Review award and was shown at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1982.

Question 5

What is the source novel of The Chosen and how long was it on the bestseller list?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on Chaim Potok's 1967 novel, which was on The New York Times bestseller list for 39 weeks.

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