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.
Key facts
Cast
Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Huston, Kelly Macdonald, Brad William Henke, Clark Gregg, Bijou Phillips, Gillian Jacobs, Jonah Bobo
Original language
English
First release
August 9, 2008 (Switzerland)
Production companies
Searchlight Pictures
Based on
Choke
Awards
Sundance Special Jury Prize for Ensemble Cast
Filming locations
New Jersey
Crew
Screenplay
Clark Gregg
Producer
Beau Flynn, Johnathan Dorfman, Temple Fennell, Tripp Vinson
Cinematography
Tim Orr
Editing
Joe Klotz
Music
Nathan Larson
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Streaming | Switzerland | August 9, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | September 26, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Germany | September 26, 2008 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 26, 2008 |
| Streaming | Poland | October 10, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Australia | October 30, 2008 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 21, 2008 |
| Streaming | Ireland | November 21, 2008 |
| Theatrical | France | January 21, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 26, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Italy | May 13, 2009 |
| Streaming | Japan | August 27, 2010 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Full credits
| Director | Clark Gregg |
| Cast | 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), Peggy Pope (Sister Angela), Suzanne Shepherd (Waitress), Judith Roberts (Elegant Lady), Yolonda Ross (Cute Teacher), Teodorina Bello (Jamaican Lady), Michelle Hurst (Shapely Nurse), Jen Jones (Old Lady with note), David Shumbris (First Trooper), Chuck Palahniuk (Passenger (uncredited)), Sebastian Sozzi (Tito), Kate Udall (Tall Nurse), Melinda Wade (Mob Leader), Marty Murphy (Second Trooper), Jordan Lage (Mob Member #1), Solo Scott (Mob Member #2) |
| Screenplay | Clark Gregg |
| Producer | Beau Flynn, Johnathan Dorfman, Temple Fennell, Tripp Vinson |
| Executive producer | Derrick Tseng, Gary Ventimiglia, Mary Vernieu, Mike S. Ryan |
| Cinematography | Tim Orr |
| Editing | Joe Klotz |
| Music | Nathan Larson |
| Production design | Roshelle Berliner |
| Costumes | Catherine George |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
