Squeeze
“Grant has two loves in his life, his fiancée and his boyfriend”
Synopsis
Richard Turner made Squeeze to break the "conspiracy of silence" about homosexuality. A pioneering early portrait of Auckland's LGBT scene, Squeeze centres on the relationship between a young man (Paul Eady) and the confident executive (Robert Shannon) who romances him, then mentions he has a fiancée. The film was discussed in Parliament after Patricia Bartlett campaigned against the possibility it might get NZ Film Commission funding (it didn't). Kevin Thomas in The LA Times praised Squeeze's integrity and the "steadfast compassion with which it views its hero".
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Turner
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Turner
- Original Score
- Andrew Hagen, Morton Wilson
- Original Title
- Squeeze
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Trilogic Film Productions, New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Turner
Richard Turner
Andrew Hagen, Morton Wilson
Ian Paul
Jamie Selkirk
Richard Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Turner
Producer
Richard Turner
Writer
Ian Paul
Director of Photography
Jamie Selkirk
Editor
Richard Turner
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Squeeze.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Squeeze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Squeeze about?
Richard Turner made Squeeze to break the "conspiracy of silence" about homosexuality. A pioneering early portrait of Auckland's LGBT scene, Squeeze centres on the relationship between a young man (Paul Eady) and the confident executive (Robert Shannon) who romances him, then mentions he has a fiancée. The film was discussed in Parliament after Patricia Bartlett campaigned against the possibility it might get NZ Film Commission funding (it didn't). Kevin Thomas in The LA Times praised Squeeze's integrity and the "steadfast compassion with which it views its hero".
Who directed Squeeze?
Squeeze was directed by Richard Turner.
Who stars in Squeeze?
The principal cast of Squeeze includes Donna Akersten, Paul Eady, Don Farr, Faye Flegg, Peter Heperi.
When was Squeeze released and how long is it?
Squeeze was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Squeeze?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Squeeze was composed by Andrew Hagen, Morton Wilson.