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The Squeeze
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The Squeeze

1977-03-20 · 104 min · ★ 5.5

Thriller · Crime

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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Directors
Michael Apted
Production companies
Martinat Productions Limited, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,400,000

Top Cast

Stacy KeachStacy KeachJim Naboth
David HemmingsDavid HemmingsKeith
Edward FoxEdward FoxForeman
Stephen BoydStephen BoydVic
Carol WhiteCarol WhiteJill
Freddie StarrFreddie StarrTeddy
Hilary GassonBarbara
Rod BeachamDoctor Jenkins
Stewart HarwoodDes
Alan FordAlan FordTaff
Roy MarsdenRoy MarsdenBarry
Leon GreeneLeon GreeneCommissionaire
Maureen SweeneySauna Receptionist
Lucinda DuckettSharon
Alison PortesChristine
Keith MilesJack
Pamela BrightonMrs Devlin
Merdelle JordineBlack Masseuse
Marjie LawrenceBeryl
Lucita LijertwoodMrs Delgado

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