
Choked Up
“A film about basic mistakes, official lies, hate of people, influence of media and the honesty of a lady under too heavy pressure.”
Overview
A politician learns just how quickly things can go terribly wrong when a career-defining live TV interview goes off the rails due to a surprise coughing attack.
Top Cast

Maxine Peake
Fiona Lacey

Adam James
Robert West
Sam Fletcher
Tim
Owen Baxter
Sam
Ben Scriven
Politician
Stephanie Hazel
Outraged on Social Media
Alex Kayode-Kay
Comedian
Kay Boggett
Northern Couple (Female)
Mark Harris
Northern Couple (Male)
Maria McColgan
Political Commentator

Jamie Langlands
Incel Guy
Josh Harvey
Conspiracy Theorist
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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