The Squeeze
“Just a few short weeks ago, nobody even cared if Harry Berg was alive. Now everybody wants him dead. For Harry, that's progress.”
Synopsis
Harry Berg is both a con artist and an actual artist -- he constructs large sculptures out of television sets -- but he is not particularly successful in either role. He owes some money, which gets him involved with Rachel Dobs, a police detective who works with a collection agency. When Harry comes into possession of a strange parcel, both the con man and the detective find themselves wrapped up in a sinister corporate plot to fix the lottery.
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The Squeeze (1987) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-29
Top Cast
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Michael Keaton
Harry Berg
Rae Dawn Chong
Rachel Dobs
Joe Pantoliano
Norman
Danny Aiello III
Ralph Vigo
Ronald Guttman
Rigaud
Meat Loaf
Titus
Leslie Bevis
Gem Vigo
Richard Portnow
Ruben
Liane Langland
Hilda
John Davidson
Honest Tom T. Murray
George Gerdes
Joe
Paul Herman
Freddy
John Dennis Johnston
Nick
Ric Abernathy
Bouncer
Bobby Bass
Poker Player
Jophery C. Brown
Poker Player
Lou Criscuolo
Kurt
Ray Gabriel
Security Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Taplitz
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman
- Original Title
- The Squeeze
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Young
Daniel Taplitz
Miles Goodman
Arthur Albert
Harry Keramidas
David Hamburger, Rupert Hitzig, Harry Colomby, Michael Tannen
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Young
Director
Daniel Taplitz
Writer
Arthur Albert
Director of Photography
Rupert Hitzig
Producer
Harry Keramidas
Editor
Simon Waters
Production Design
Michael Tannen
Producer
Jane Greenwood
Costume Design
Victor Magnotta
Stunt Coordinator
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Squeeze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Squeeze about?
Harry Berg is both a con artist and an actual artist -- he constructs large sculptures out of television sets -- but he is not particularly successful in either role. He owes some money, which gets him involved with Rachel Dobs, a police detective who works with a collection agency. When Harry comes into possession of a strange parcel, both the con man and the detective find themselves wrapped up in a sinister corporate plot to fix the lottery.
Who directed The Squeeze?
The Squeeze was directed by Roger Young.
Who stars in The Squeeze?
The principal cast of The Squeeze includes Michael Keaton, Rae Dawn Chong, Joe Pantoliano, Danny Aiello III, Ronald Guttman.
When was The Squeeze released and how long is it?
The Squeeze was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The Squeeze make at the box office?
The Squeeze grossed $2.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Squeeze?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Squeeze was composed by Miles Goodman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Squeeze?
The Squeeze holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).