Choke
“If this movie doesn’t touch you, go ahead and touch yourself.”
Synopsis
A sex-addicted con-man pays for his mother's hospital bills by playing on the sympathies of those who rescue him from choking to death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
CHOKE - Official Trailer - Available on DVD February 17th!Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-31
Top Cast
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Sam Rockwell
Victor Mancini
Anjelica Huston
Ida J. Mancini
Kelly Macdonald
Paige Marshall
Brad William Henke
Denny
Clark Gregg
Lord High Charlie
Bijou Phillips
Ursula
Gillian Jacobs
Cherry Daiquiri / Beth
Jonah Bobo
Young Victor
Paz de la Huerta
Nico
Viola Harris
Eva Muller
Joel Grey
Phil
Heather Burns
Internet Date / Gwen
Matt Gerald
Detective Ryan
David Fonteno
Edwin
Kate Blumberg
Edwin's Wife
Matt Malloy
Detective Foushee
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Detective Palmer
Mary B. McCann
Detective Dorfman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.33x
+$982K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clark Gregg
- Screenplay & Story
- Clark Gregg
- Original Score
- Nathan Larson
- Original Title
- Choke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Choke Film, Dune Entertainment III, Aramid Entertainment, Contrafilm, ATO Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clark Gregg
Clark Gregg, Chuck Palahniuk
Nathan Larson
Tim Orr
Joe Klotz
Derrick Tseng, Johnathan Dorfman, Mike S. Ryan, Mary Vernieu, Tripp Vinson
Department Leadership Roster
Clark Gregg
Director
Clark Gregg
Screenplay
Johnathan Dorfman
Producer
Tripp Vinson
Producer
Tim Orr
Director of Photography
Temple Fennell
Producer
Roshelle Berliner
Production Design
Beau Flynn
Producer
Nathan Larson
Original Music Composer
Joe Klotz
Editor
Catherine George
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Choke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Choke about?
A sex-addicted con-man pays for his mother's hospital bills by playing on the sympathies of those who rescue him from choking to death.
Who directed Choke?
Choke was directed by Clark Gregg.
Who stars in Choke?
The principal cast of Choke includes Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Huston, Kelly Macdonald, Brad William Henke, Clark Gregg.
When was Choke released and how long is it?
Choke was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Choke?
Choke had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (1.33 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Choke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Choke was composed by Nathan Larson.
Is Choke based on a book or true story?
Choke is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chuck Palahniuk".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Choke?
Choke holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).