The Chosen (1977)
Holocaust 2000 (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 42min
- Horror
- 15 Sep 1978 (USA)
- Movie
Robert's in charge of constructing a nuclear power plant in the Middle East. Will it be instrumental in prophecies of antichrist's apocalypse?
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Kirk Douglas | ... |
Robert Caine
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| Simon Ward | ... |
Angel Caine
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| Agostina Belli | ... |
Sara Golan
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| Anthony Quayle | ... |
Professor Griffith
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| Alexander Knox | ... |
Professor Meyer
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| Virginia McKenna | ... |
Eva Caine
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| Spyros Fokas | ... |
Colonel Harbin
(as Spiros Focas)
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| Ivo Garrani | ... |
Prime Minister
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| Massimo Foschi | ... |
Young Arab
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| Romolo Valli | ... |
Charrier
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John Carlin | ... |
Robertson
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| Peter Cellier | ... |
Sheckley
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Gerard Hely | ... |
Clarke
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| Penelope Horner | ... |
Caine's Secretary
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| Caroline Langrishe | ... |
Girlfriend
(as Caroline Horner)
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Jenny Twigge | ... |
Air Hostess
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Richard Cornish | ... |
1st Journalist
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| Denis Lawson | ... |
2nd Journalist
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John Bancroft | ... |
3rd Journalist
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Joanne Dainton | ... |
Nurse
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| Geoffrey Keen | ... |
Gynecologist
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| Allan Hendrick | ... |
Fanatical Demonstrator
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| Adolfo Celi | ... |
Dr. Kerouac
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Domenico Di Costanzo | ... |
Asylum patient
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Omero Capanna | ... |
Asylum Orderly (uncredited)
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| Tony Clarkin | ... |
Leader of protesters Megaphone Man (uncredited)
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| Maxwell Craig | ... |
Reception Guest (uncredited)
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| David de Keyser | ... |
Dubbing (uncredited) (voice)
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| Andrea Esterhazy | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Vittorio Fanfoni | ... |
Asylum Patient (uncredited)
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Vera Goulet | ... |
Reception Guest (uncredited)
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| Alan Harris | ... |
Reception Guest (uncredited)
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Aileen Lewis | ... |
Reception Guest (uncredited)
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Teresa Rossi Passante | ... |
Hospital nurse (uncredited)
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Sergio Serafini | ... |
Asylum Patient (uncredited)
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Lamberto Solfa | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alberto De Martino | ||
Written by
| Sergio Donati | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Alberto De Martino | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Michael Robson | ... | (screenplay) |
| Sergio Donati | ... | (story) and |
| Alberto De Martino | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Edmondo Amati | ... | executive producer |
| Maurizio Amati | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ennio Morricone | ||
Cinematography by
| Erico Menczer | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Vincenzo Tomassi | ||
Editorial Department
| Vanio Amici | ... | assistant film editor |
| Corky Ehlers | ... | additional editing |
Art Direction by
| Uberto Bertacca | ||
Costume Design by
| Enrico Sabbatini | ||
Makeup Department
| Gilda De Guilmi | ... | hairdresser: Agostina Belli (as Ida De Guilmi) |
| Colin Jamison | ... | hair stylist |
| Franco Schioppa | ... | makeup artist: Agostina Belli |
| Penny Steyne | ... | chief makeup |
Production Management
| Gian Maria Avetta | ... | unit production manager |
| Nick Farnes | ... | production manager: U.K. |
| Roberto Giussani | ... | production manager: Italy |
| Giuseppe Auriemma | ... | unit production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Giuseppe Pollini | ... | assistant director |
| Anthony Waye | ... | assistant director |
| Gerry Gavigan | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Terry Madden | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Peter James | ... | set dresser |
| Pasquale Germano | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Peter Handford | ... | sound recordist |
| Peter Horrocks | ... | sound editor |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Fausto Ancillai | ... | sound re-recordist (uncredited) |
| Trevor Rutherford | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| David Stephenson | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Gino De Rossi | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Omero Capanna | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Roberto Brega | ... | camera operator |
| Micky Finch | ... | clapper loader |
| Robin Vidgeon | ... | focus puller (as Roberto Videgon) |
| Giorgio Aureli | ... | assistant camera operator (uncredited) |
| Kevin Brookner | ... | camera trainee (uncredited) |
| David Cadwallader | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Fabrizio Vicari | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Terry Smith | ... | wardrobe master |
| Clara Fratarcangeli | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Richard Dobson | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ennio Morricone | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Davies | ... | continuity |
| Georgette Steinbach | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | presenter |
| Rosetta Calavetta | ... | voice dubbing: Virginia McKenna (uncredited) |
| Arturo Dominici | ... | voice dubbing: Geoffrey Keen (uncredited) |
| Antonio Guidi | ... | voice dubbing: Anthony Quayle (uncredited) |
| Paila Pavese | ... | voice dubbing: Joanne Dainton (uncredited) |
| Giorgio Piazza | ... | voice dubbing: Alexander Knox (uncredited) |
| Giuseppe Rinaldi | ... | voice dubbing: Kirk Douglas (uncredited) |
| Eugene Rizzo | ... | publicity coordinator (uncredited) |
| Sally Shewring | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Massimo Turci | ... | voice dubbing: Simon Ward (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Rank Film Distributors (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Ambassador Film Distributors (1978) (Canada) (theatrical)
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1978) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1978) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- CBS (1983) (United States) (tv)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Continental Cinematográfica (1980) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Seven Keys (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Fox Video (United States) (VHS)
- Iris (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Scream Factory (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- TF1 (1984) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1983) (Australia) (video)
- VCG (1983) (Greece) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Video for Pleasure (VFP) (Netherlands) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Prima Edizioni Musicali (music edition)
- Twickenham Film Studios (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An executive in charge of a Middle Eastern nuclear plant discovers that his son is the Anti Christ and sets out to stop him from using the nuclear power at his fingertips to wipe out mankind.
Written by Jonathon Dabell |
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| Taglines | He will destroy the world. No man can stop him. No man will even try. He is The Chosen. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film's closing credits state that this production was: "Made on location in England and Tunisia and at Twickenham Film Studios - London and at Rizzoli Palatino - Rome. An Italian-British Co-production; Embassy Production; Aston Films Ltd." See more » |
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