The Chosen(2016)
El elegido
Orders are not to be questioned. Orders are to be executed.
The Chosen Synopsis
Spain, 1937. Ramón Mercader, a young communist combatant, is recruited and trained by the Soviet intelligence service to participate in a top secret mission ordered by the ruthless dictator Joseph Stalin: the assassination of his former political rival, Leon Trotsky, who is living in exile in Mexico.
The Chosen (2016) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Antonio Chavarrías, released on September 2, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Alfonso Herrera, Hannah Murray, Henry Goodman and Julian Sands. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Antonio Chavarrías
- Writers:
- Antonio Chavarrías, Coral Cruz, Dominic Harari
- Producers:
- Mónica Lozano, Antonio Chavarrías
- Cinematographer:
- Guillermo Granillo
- Composer:
- Arnau Bataller
- Production:
- Oberón Cinematográfica, Alebrije Producciones, Altavista Films, TVE, TV3
- Status:
- Released
The Chosen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alfonso Herrera
as Ramón Mercader
Hannah Murray
as Sylvia Ageloff
Henry Goodman
as Trotsky
Julian Sands
as Kotov
Elvira Mínguez
as Caridad Mercader
Emilio Echevarría
as Salazar
Frances Barber
as Natalia Sedova
Alejandro Calva
as Siqueiros
Roger Casamajor
as Carles Vidal
Javier Godino
as Costa
- Toby Harper
Toby Harper
as Robins
- Alexander Holtmann
Alexander Holtmann
as Sheldon
Key crew
Directed by Antonio Chavarrías, written by Antonio Chavarrías, Coral Cruz and Dominic Harari, produced by Mónica Lozano and Antonio Chavarrías.
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The Chosen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Chosen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chosen online?
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The Chosen (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Chosen?
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The main cast of The Chosen (2016) includes Alfonso Herrera, Hannah Murray, Henry Goodman, Julian Sands and Elvira Mínguez. The film was directed by Antonio Chavarrías. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chosen released?
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The Chosen was released on September 2, 2016 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Chosen worth watching?
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The Chosen (2016) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.