Choke

  • Theatrical - Wide 2008-09-26
Box Office Gross: $3,982,459
Running Time: 92 minutes
Language: English
Production Company: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Choke Film, Dune Entertainment III, Aramid Entertainment, Contrafilm, ATO Pictures
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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.

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