Choke (1999)

The fight ends when someone quits or is knocked unconscious. Don't look to the referee for help. If you get into trouble, your opponent will break your elbow, knee you in the head, or choke... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Raphael Goodman

Writer:

Larry Golin

Stars:

Rickson Gracie

Cast

Credited cast:
Rickson Gracie	...	Himself

Storyline

The fight ends when someone quits or is knocked unconscious. Don't look to the referee for help. If you get into trouble, your opponent will break your elbow, knee you in the head, or choke you out. This isn't ancient Greece or Rome. This is Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, or New York. The time is now. Welcome to the world of no-holds-barred freestyle fighting...the fastest growing "sport" in the United States, Brazil, and Japan. CHOKE follows undisputed World Freestyle Fighting Champion Rickson Gracie as he prepares to defend his title in a one-night, single elimination tournament where the winner will fight 3 separate fights over five hours. The World Cup finals of hand-to-hand combat.

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Plot Keywords:

fighting | championship | no holds barred | mixed martial arts | ultimate fighting

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Taglines:

Eight Fighters. One Winner. No Rules. Behind the scenes of no-holds-barred fighting.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

February 1999 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$550,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Polygram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

User Reviews

An action-packed documentary

Although it was a little bit bloody for me, the documentary was interesting, well done, and action-packed. I've heard a lot about these no-holds-barred events but have stayed away from them. This film was a gentle introduction to this crazy world of fighters.