The Big Squeeze
Synopsis
Benny, a hapless grifter, is thrown off a train after cheating at cards, and into the life of Tanya, a lovely bartender. Tanya has been supporting her husband, a former ballplayer, since his accident, waiting for an insurance settlement that will solve all their financial woes. But when it comes, he refuses to share it with her, claiming with newfound piety that money is the root of all evil. She then enlists the help of Benny to concoct a scheme to get her fair share of the settlement, and he finds one: a local Catholic mission needs money for repairs and Benny decides to create a miracle that will encourage husband Henry to fork over the money - which Benny and Tanya will intercept and share.
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Lara Flynn Boyle
Tanya Mulhill
Danny Nucci
Jesse Torrejo
Peter Dobson
Benny O'Malley
Luca Bercovici
Henry Mulhill
Michael Chieffo
Inspector
Bert Santos
Manny
Teresa DiSpina
Cece
Sam Vlahos
Father Sanchez
Valente Rodriguez
Father Arias
Raye Birk
Contractor
Angelina Estrada
Mother Delores
Janet MacLachlan
Bank Manager
Tony Genaro
Older Man
Marita De Leon
Young Woman
Laura Cerón
Letter Carrier
Demetrius Navarro
Young Man
Kevin Ash
Sailor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus DeLeon
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcus DeLeon
- Original Score
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Original Title
- The Big Squeeze
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Zeta Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus DeLeon
Marcus DeLeon
Mark Mothersbaugh
Jacques Haitkin
Sonny Baskin
Mark Yellen, Liz McDermott, Zane W. Levitt
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Yellen
Producer
Liz McDermott
Producer
Marcus DeLeon
Writer
Zane W. Levitt
Producer
Sonny Baskin
Editor
Marcus DeLeon
Director
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Squeeze
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What is The Big Squeeze about?
Benny, a hapless grifter, is thrown off a train after cheating at cards, and into the life of Tanya, a lovely bartender. Tanya has been supporting her husband, a former ballplayer, since his accident, waiting for an insurance settlement that will solve all their financial woes. But when it comes, he refuses to share it with her, claiming with newfound piety that money is the root of all evil. She then enlists the help of Benny to concoct a scheme to get her fair share of the settlement, and he finds one: a local Catholic mission needs money for repairs and Benny decides to create a miracle that will encourage husband Henry to fork over the money - which Benny and Tanya will intercept and share.
Who directed The Big Squeeze?
The Big Squeeze was directed by Marcus DeLeon.
Who stars in The Big Squeeze?
The principal cast of The Big Squeeze includes Lara Flynn Boyle, Danny Nucci, Peter Dobson, Luca Bercovici, Michael Chieffo.
When was The Big Squeeze released and how long is it?
The Big Squeeze was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Squeeze?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Squeeze was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Squeeze?
The Big Squeeze holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).