The Big Squeeze

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This comedy-drama concerns hard-working barmaid Tanya. Her ex-baseball player husband Henry stays home praying. When Tanya discovers Henry's secret bank account of over $100,000, she becomes very upset and leaves him. She uses sleazy con-artist Benny to try to collect Henry's money, but Henry has some scams of his own.

Rating:

R (adult situations/language, nudity, violence)
Genre:

Comedy, Drama
Directed By:

Marcus De Leon
Written By:

Marcus De Leon
In Theaters:

Sep 6, 1996 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Feb 22, 2000
Runtime:

82 minutes
Studio:

BMG

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Cast

Peter Dobson
as Benny

Lara Flynn Boyle
as Tanya

Luca Bercovici
as Henry

Danny Nucci
as Jesse

Teresa DiSpina
as Cece

Sam Vlahos
as Father Sanchez

Valente Rodriguez
as Father Arias

Michael Chieffo
as Inspector

Raye Birk
as Contractor

Angelina Estrada
as Mother Delores

Janet MacLachlan
as Bank Manager

Gary Paul Gates
as Mechanic

Laura Cerón
as Letter Carrier

Bert Santos
as Manny

Demetrius Navarro
as Young Man

Marita De Leon
as Young Woman

Tony Genaro
as Older Man

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Critic Reviews for The Big Squeeze

All Critics (7) | Top Critics (1)

Shows how even morally bankrupt individuals can suddenly find themselves to be miracle workers.

Aug 27, 2002 | Full Review…

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice