The movie, “Choke” (2008), centers on a con-man with a strange habit of pretending to choke, an act he uses to pay for his mother’s hospital bills. This feature film embraces comedy and drama genres, under the meticulous direction of Clark Gregg and starring Kathryn Alexander, Teodorina Bello and Kate Blumberg among others. Readers can further explore fascinating details about the movie’s production, its filming locations, as well as intriguing backstage tidbits.
Where it Filmed?
“Choke” was primarily filmed in the United States, more specifically in New Jersey. A significant shooting location was the Essex County Hospital Center situated at 204 Grove Avenue, Cedar Grove, New Jersey. The movie production took place between July 9, 2007 and August 10, 2007, spanning a month.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kathryn Alexander | Mousy Girl / Agnes |
| Teodorina Bello | Jamaican Lady |
| Kate Blumberg | Edwin’s Wife |
| Jonah Bobo | Young Victor |
| Heather Burns | Internet Date / Gwen |
| David Fonteno | Edwin |
| Matt Gerald | Detective Ryan |
| Clark Gregg | Lord High Charlie |
| Joel Grey | Phil |
| Viola Harris | Eva Muller |
| Brad William Henke | Denny |
| Michelle Hurst | Shapely Nurse |
| Anjelica Huston | Ida J. Mancini |
| Gillian Jacobs | Cherry Daiquiri / Beth |
| Jen Jones | Old Lady with Note |
| Jordan Lage | Mob Member #1 |
| Kelly Macdonald | Paige Marshall |
| Matt Malloy | Detective Foushee |
| Neil Pepe | Zoo Security Guard |
| Bijou Phillips | Ursula |
| Peggy Pope | Sister Angela |
| Denise Raimi | Pretty Foster Mom |
| Donald Rizzo | Guard Captain Norm |
| Sam Rockwell | Victor Mancini |
| Yolonda Ross | Cute Teacher |
| Solo Scott | Mob Member #2 |
| Suzanne Shepherd | Waitress |
| David Shumbris | First Trooper |
| Sebastian Sozzi | Tito |
| Kate Udall | Tall Nurse |
| Melinda Wade | Mob Leader |
| Isiah Whitlock Jr. | Detective Palmer |
| Gregory Mikell | African Waiter |
| Fast Ali | Girl in closet (uncredited) |
| Joseph Basile | Blacksmith (uncredited) |
| Richard Hughes | Blind CEO (uncredited) |
| Allison Karman | Filthy Wench (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Rae Larkin | Tall Nurse (uncredited) |
| Chuck Palahniuk | Passenger (uncredited) |
| Paul Thornton | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Erin Anne Williams | Colonial Villager (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Choke” received critical acclaim and secured some prestigious accolades, including 2 wins and 7 nominations.
- The movie features Clark Gregg not only as the director but also as one of the screenwriters alongside Chuck Palahniuk, and even graces the screen playing the character Lord High Charlie.
- The extensive ensemble cast involves Kathryn Alexander playing Mousy Girl / Agnes, Teodorina Bello portraying Jamaican Lady, and Kate Blumberg as Edwin’s wife, amongst others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Essex County Hospital Center – 204 Grove Avenue, Cedar Grove, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.851879
- Longitude: -74.234072
- Place ID: ChIJZ0bUyz0Aw4kRFz8y2iNFfOg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 204 Grove Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.0583238
- Longitude: -74.4056612
- Place ID: ChIJn0AAnpX7wIkRjW0_-Ad70iw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Jersey, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
