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 | |
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Angelo Infanti | ... | Inspector |
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Antonella Murgia | ... | Jessica |
Peter Carsten | ... | Van Stratten | |
Dan van Husen | ... | Hans (as Rudolf van Husen) | |
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Dyane Silverstein | ... | Cashier |
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Steven Burch | ... | Fred (as Steve Burche) |
Ron Van Clief | ... | Duke | |
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Bob Hevelone | ... | Lieutenant (as Bob Avalone) |
Roy Brocksmith | ... | Warehouse Owner | |
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Ewald G. Spader | ... | Electrician |
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
For one last heist, grizzled safe-cracker Lee Van Cleef (as Chris) is lured out of retirement by cocky young Edward Albert (as Jeff). Later on, both men are acquainted with sexy Karen Black (as Clarisse). As events proceed, everyone's life is put in danger, and you can count on some deception among the ranks. With these three in the cast, you would expect a good run for the money, but the picture falls flat on its face. It starts off well, and gets bogged down by musical interludes, as the cameras wander around New York City looking for action. At one point, supporting cast member Lionel Stander (as Sam) says, "Shazam!" Alas, there is no magic.
*** The Squeeze (10/25/78) Antonio Margheriti ~ Lee Van Cleef, Edward Albert, Karen Black, Lionel Stander