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"Choke" (2008)

Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell), a sex-addicted med-school dropout, who keeps his increasingly deranged mother, Ida (Anjelica Huston), in an expensive private medical hospital by working days as a historical reenactor at a Colonial Williamsburg theme park. At night Victor runs a scam by deliberately choking in upscale restaurants to form parasitic relationships with the wealthy patrons who “save” him. When, in a rare lucid movement, Ida reveals that she has withheld the shocking truth of his father’s identity, Victor enlists the aid of his best friend, Denny (Brad William Henke) and his mother’s beautiful attending physician, Dr. Paige Marshall (Kelly Macdonald), to solve the mystery before the truth of his possibly divine parentage is lost forever.
Sam Rockwell Talks About "Choke"
Sam Rockwell stars as a sexaholic with mother issues in "Choke," directed by Clark Gregg and based on the bestselling novel by Chuck Palahniuk. Rockwell's character Victor also has a habit of choking in restaurants in order to get strangers to save him – strangers who will wind up feeling as though they're responsible for his life and will send him money when he needs it.
Exclusive Interview with Clark Gregg
Clark Gregg does pretty much everything but handle the catering with "Choke," a racy comedy/drama based on the popular book by Chuck Palahniuk. Gregg not only adapted the screenplay and took on the supporting role of Lord High Charlie, he also made his feature film directorial debut with this film which Fox Searchlight snatched up after its debut at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
"Choke" Trailer and Video Clips
"Choke" trailer, interviews and video clips featuring Sam Rockwell and Anjelica Huston.
"Choke" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "Choke" starring Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Huston, Kelly Macdonald, and Brad William Henke.
"Choke" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "Choke," MPAA rating, and release date info.
"Choke" Poster
Sam Rockwell's profile is featured on the poster for "Choke."
Official "Choke" Website
Fox Searchlight's official site for "Choke." Release Date: September 26, 2008

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