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The Squeeze (1978)

R 99 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Drama  -   25 October 1978 (Sweden)
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A retired safe cracker is recruited by a young conman to return to the "business" for a million dollar heist.

Writers:

Paul Costello (screenplay), Paul Costello (story), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

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

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Plot Keywords:

Caper | Heist | Brooklyn Bridge | Shot In The Chest | Safecracker  | See more »

Taglines:

The place was New York City. The rip-off was worth six million in diamonds. The double-cross was worth more lives than you can count! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy | West Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Controrapina See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dritte Centama Gmbtl. See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Goofs

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