The Squeeze (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1978, The Squeeze is an action film directed by Antonio Margheriti, running about 99 minutes. “Hot rocks... Hot lead! VAN CLEEF is caught in...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retired safe cracker is recruited by a young conman to return to the "business" for a million dollar heist.
Who’s in it. The Squeeze stars Lee Van Cleef as Chris Gretchko / Ray Sloan, Karen Black as Clarisse Saunders, Edward Albert as Jeff Olafsen and Lionel Stander as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Squeeze has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Squeeze page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Squeeze tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Squeeze (1978)?
- In US, The Squeeze is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Squeeze worth watching?
- The Squeeze holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Squeeze?
- The Squeeze stars Lee Van Cleef, Karen Black, Edward Albert, Lionel Stander and Robert Alda.
- When was The Squeeze released?
- The Squeeze was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.