The Squeeze
“They'd bust your head just for the hell of it. So think what they'd do for $500,000!”
Synopsis
An alcoholic London ex-cop becomes involved in a kidnapping drama and tries to free the daughter of a friend from a brutal gangster mob.
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Stacy Keach
Jim Naboth
David Hemmings
Keith
Edward Fox
Foreman
Stephen Boyd
Vic
Carol White
Jill
Freddie Starr
Teddy
Hilary Gasson
Barbara
Rod Beacham
Doctor Jenkins
Stewart Harwood
Des
Alan Ford
Taff
Roy Marsden
Barry
Leon Greene
Commissionaire
Maureen Sweeney
Sauna Receptionist
Lucinda Duckett
Sharon
Alison Portes
Christine
Keith Miles
Jack
Pamela Brighton
Mrs Devlin
Merdelle Jordine
Black Masseuse
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Griffiths
- Original Score
- David Hentschel
- Original Title
- The Squeeze
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Martinat Productions Limited, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Leon Griffiths, James Tucker
David Hentschel
Dennis C. Lewiston
John Shirley
Stanley O'Toole
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Apted
Director
Dennis C. Lewiston
Director of Photography
John Shirley
Editor
Leon Griffiths
Screenplay
Stanley O'Toole
Producer
David Hentschel
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 Squeeze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Squeeze about?
An alcoholic London ex-cop becomes involved in a kidnapping drama and tries to free the daughter of a friend from a brutal gangster mob.
Who directed The Squeeze?
The Squeeze was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in The Squeeze?
The principal cast of The Squeeze includes Stacy Keach, David Hemmings, Edward Fox, Stephen Boyd, Carol White.
When was The Squeeze released and how long is it?
The Squeeze was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Squeeze?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Squeeze was composed by David Hentschel.
Is The Squeeze based on a book or true story?
The Squeeze is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Tucker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Squeeze?
The Squeeze holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).