The Squeeze (1978)

A retired safe cracker is recruited by a young conman to return to the "business" for a million dollar heist.

Director:

Antonio Margheriti

Writers:

Paul Costello (screenplay), Paul Costello (story),

Stars:

Lee Van Cleef, Karen Black, Edward Albert

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lee Van Cleef	...	Chris Gretchko / Ray Sloan
Karen Black	...	Clarisse Saunders
Edward Albert	...	Jeff Olafsen
Lionel Stander	...	Sam
Robert Alda	...	Captain Donati
Angelo Infanti	...	Inspector
Antonella Murgia	...	Jessica
Peter Carsten	...	Van Stratten
Dan van Husen	...	Hans (as Rudolf van Husen)
Dyane Silverstein	...	Cashier
Steven Burch	...	Fred (as Steve Burche)
Ron Van Clief	...	Duke
Bob Hevelone	...	Lieutenant (as Bob Avalone)
Roy Brocksmith	...	Warehouse Owner
Ewald G. Spader	...	Electrician

Storyline

Lee Van Cleef is a safe cracker coming out of retirement to pull off one last caper. The Germans behind the theft are planning to steal $1,000,000. But unbeknownst to the safe cracker, they are planning to kill him afterward. When he learns of their intent, he begins plotting his revenge.

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Plot Keywords:

caper | heist | brooklyn bridge | shot in the chest | safecracker | 

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Taglines:

Hot rocks... Hot lead! VAN CLEEF is caught in...

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Italy West Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 October 1978 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Diamond Thieves

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dritte Centama Gmbtl.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Goofs

The thug's hand alternates between Jeff's throat and shoulder between shots, right after Jeff is bailed out of jail.

User Reviews

One last job...

Lee Van Cleef at his most facially challenged plays a retired safeman, who comes back from Mexico to New York to do one job for a friend's kid.

Includes most of the cliches one would expect from a "last gig"- film, but redeems itself with nice NY locations, comedy (some intentional) and Lee Van Cleef. Recommended as a time- passer.

Released on video in Finland in the eighties.