Choke Canyon
Synopsis
Pilgrim Corporation has leased Choke Canyon to research physicist David Lowell for 99 years. Lowell has built an impressive research laboratory there. When Pilgrim suddenly needs Choke Canyon for toxic waste storage, they resort to violence to force out the renitent Lowell. However, Pilgrim Corportation vastly underestimates Lowell, who is a tenacious, principled, and ingenious man.
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Choke Canyon (1986) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Bail
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfonso Brescia, Sheila Goldberg, Ovidio G. Assonitis
- Original Score
- Sylvester Levay
- Original Title
- Choke Canyon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Brouwersgracht Investments
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Bail
Alfonso Brescia, Sheila Goldberg, Ovidio G. Assonitis
Sylvester Levay
Ovidio G. Assonitis
Department Leadership Roster
Ovidio G. Assonitis
Producer
Charles Bail
Director
Alfonso Brescia
Writer
Sheila Goldberg
Writer
Ovidio G. Assonitis
Writer
Sylvester Levay
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Choke Canyon
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What is Choke Canyon about?
Pilgrim Corporation has leased Choke Canyon to research physicist David Lowell for 99 years. Lowell has built an impressive research laboratory there. When Pilgrim suddenly needs Choke Canyon for toxic waste storage, they resort to violence to force out the renitent Lowell. However, Pilgrim Corportation vastly underestimates Lowell, who is a tenacious, principled, and ingenious man.
Who directed Choke Canyon?
Choke Canyon was directed by Charles Bail.
Who stars in Choke Canyon?
The principal cast of Choke Canyon includes Stephen Collins, Bo Svenson, Janet Julian, Lance Henriksen, Nicholas Pryor.
When was Choke Canyon released and how long is it?
Choke Canyon was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Choke Canyon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Choke Canyon was composed by Sylvester Levay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Choke Canyon?
Choke Canyon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).