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The Squeeze

  • 19771977
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  • 1h 44m
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6.3/10
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The Squeeze (1977)
A dangerous, violent gang kidnaps a woman and her daughter to extort some money from her rich husband. He and her down-on-his-luck, ex-cop, ex-husband, decide to deal with the kidnappers themselves.
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A dangerous, violent gang kidnaps a woman and her daughter to extort some money from her rich husband. He and her down-on-his-luck ex-cop ex-husband decide to deal with the kidnappers themse... Read allA dangerous, violent gang kidnaps a woman and her daughter to extort some money from her rich husband. He and her down-on-his-luck ex-cop ex-husband decide to deal with the kidnappers themselves.A dangerous, violent gang kidnaps a woman and her daughter to extort some money from her rich husband. He and her down-on-his-luck ex-cop ex-husband decide to deal with the kidnappers themselves.
IMDb RATING
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664
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  • Director
    • Michael Apted
  • Writers
    • Leon Griffiths(screenplay)
    • James Tucker(novel "Whose Little Girl Are You?")
  • Stars
    • Stacy Keach
    • David Hemmings
    • Edward Fox
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  • Director
    • Michael Apted
  • Writers
    • Leon Griffiths(screenplay)
    • James Tucker(novel "Whose Little Girl Are You?")
  • Stars
    • Stacy Keach
    • David Hemmings
    • Edward Fox
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    • 30User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Jim Nabothas Jim Naboth
    David Hemmings
    David Hemmings
    • Keithas Keith
    Edward Fox
    Edward Fox
    • Foremanas Foreman
    Stephen Boyd
    Stephen Boyd
    • Vicas Vic
    Carol White
    Carol White
    • Jillas Jill
    Freddie Starr
    Freddie Starr
    • Teddyas Teddy
    Hilary Gasson
    • Barbaraas Barbara
    Rod Beacham
    • Doctor Jenkinsas Doctor Jenkins
    Stewart Harwood
    • Desas Des
    Alan Ford
    Alan Ford
    • Taffas Taff
    Roy Marsden
    Roy Marsden
    • Barryas Barry
    Leon Greene
    Leon Greene
    • Commissionaireas Commissionaire
    Maureen Sweeney
    Maureen Sweeney
    • Sauna Receptionistas Sauna Receptionist
    Lucinda Duckett
    • Sharonas Sharon
    Alison Portes
    • Christineas Christine
    Keith Miles
    • Jackas Jack
    Pamela Brighton
    • Mrs. Devlinas Mrs. Devlin
    • (as Pam Brighton)
    Merdelle Jordine
    • Black Masseuseas Black Masseuse
    • Director
      • Michael Apted
    • Writers
      • Leon Griffiths(screenplay)
      • James Tucker(novel "Whose Little Girl Are You?")
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    • Trivia
      Actor Richard Harris turned down the lead role of Jim Naboth that in the end was cast with Stacy Keach.
    • Goofs
      Morris Minor which the security van crashes into has different front & rear number -plate readings.
    • Quotes

      Black Masseuse: We do some lovely things here.

      Jim Naboth: Really? Like what?

      Black Masseuse: VIP. Topless. "Special Relief".

      Jim Naboth: "Special Relief" - now that sounds interesting. How much?

      Black Masseuse: To you, darling, six quid.

      Jim Naboth: Six quid? Cheaper to do it myself!

    • Soundtracks
      YOU MAKE ME FEEL BRAND NEW
      Performed by The Stylistics

      Music and lyrics by Thom Bell and Linda Creed

      Courtesy of H&L Records

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    Great, very sweaty, 1970s crime thriller
    Early film from Michael Apted (2000 Bond film, The world is not enough, 7up series for TV, etc.) Stacey Keach gives a wonderfully seedy performance playing against type as an English, alcoholic ex-policeman searching for a kidnapped child. Watch out for English comic Freddie Starr in a straight role as Keach's friend and saviour. Filmed in London during the heatwave summer of 1976, most people of my age who were children at the time would remember London like this. The film uses great locations- The Thames, the Underground, tatty 1970s pubs, etc. The opening scene in the Underground station and the climax of the film are particularly good. Keach plays the seemingly hopeless alcoholic with great dignity. The film has a slick pace, an atmospheric twangy 1970s soundtrack, great action scenes and a familiar cast. It may be hard to find this film, it is often tucked away on TV in the middle of the night for some reason, but I would recommend it to all crime/gangster film fans.
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    • Release date
      • March 20, 1977 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der aus der Hölle kam
    • Filming locations
      • Wapping Pier Head, Wapping High Street, Wapping, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Martinat Productions Limited
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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