Choke Canyon
Pilgrim Corporation has leased Choke Canyon to research physicist David Lowell for 99 years. Lowell has built an impressive research laboratory there. When Pilgrim suddenly needs Choke Canyon for toxic waste storage, they resort to violence to force out the renitent Lowell. However, Pilgrim Corportation vastly underestimates Lowell, who is a tenacious, principled, and ingenious man.
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Plot Summary
A group of treasure hunters embarks on a perilous quest to find a legendary lost gold mine in the treacherous canyons of the American West. They must overcome natural dangers, rival fortune seekers, and their own internal conflicts as they race against time and each other to unearth the riches. The expedition turns deadly as betrayal and greed threaten to consume the group, leading to a violent confrontation.
Critical Reception
Choke Canyon was a low-budget action-adventure film that received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. Audiences generally found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre, lacking the excitement and depth of more successful adventure films of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks originality and fails to deliver exciting action.
- A predictable and ultimately disappointing adventure.
- Weak performances and a clichéd plot.
Google audience: Audience reception for Choke Canyon is largely unavailable due to its limited release and niche appeal. Those who have seen it often cite its low production value and unengaging storyline as major drawbacks.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Kanab, Utah, a popular filming site for many Westerns.
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