Choke
“How Much Is Your Last Breath Worth?”
Synopsis
Henry, an uptight businessman who sometimes acts with questionable ethics, nevertheless rejects Ron, a scam artist who wants a partner. Ron won't let up and finds a lever to blackmail Henry, whose daughter Gina has killed a pedestrian in a hit-and-run car accident. To protect Gina, Henry disposes of Ron, but a murderous sociopath witnesses this crime. Henry and this stranger bond in an odd way, telling stories about their childhoods. Henry makes a deal with the stranger, helping to get rid of the body of one of the stranger's victims. Will this act seal a bargain between the two men and get Henry off the hook, or will the stranger threaten Henry and Gina?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sjogren
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sjogren
- Original Score
- Nigel Holton
- Original Title
- Choke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sjogren
John Sjogren
Nigel Holton
John Sjogren
John Sjogren
Traci Vaccaro, John Sjogren
Department Leadership Roster
John Sjogren
Director
Traci Vaccaro
Producer
John Sjogren
Producer
John Sjogren
Writer
John Sjogren
Director of Photography
John Sjogren
Editor
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
Henry, an uptight businessman who sometimes acts with questionable ethics, nevertheless rejects Ron, a scam artist who wants a partner. Ron won't let up and finds a lever to blackmail Henry, whose daughter Gina has killed a pedestrian in a hit-and-run car accident. To protect Gina, Henry disposes of Ron, but a murderous sociopath witnesses this crime. Henry and this stranger bond in an odd way, telling stories about their childhoods. Henry makes a deal with the stranger, helping to get rid of the body of one of the stranger's victims. Will this act seal a bargain between the two men and get Henry off the hook, or will the stranger threaten Henry and Gina?
Who directed Choke?
Choke was directed by John Sjogren.
Who stars in Choke?
The principal cast of Choke includes Chelsy Reynolds, Bradley Armstrong Donohue, Tamara Cholakian, Robert Baugh, Dennis Hopper.
When was Choke released and how long is it?
Choke was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Choke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Choke was composed by Nigel Holton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Choke?
Choke holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).