Squeeze
"Grant has two loves in his life, his fiancée and his boyfriend"
Originally released in 1980. Squeeze is a drama film. directed by Richard Turner. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Donna Akersten, Paul Eady, and Don Farr
Synopsis
Richard Turner made Squeeze to break the "conspiracy of silence" about homosexuality. A pioneering early portrait of Auckland's LGBT scene, Squeeze centres on the relationship between a young man (Paul Eady) and the confident executive (Robert Shannon) who romances him, then mentions he has a fiancée. The film was discussed in Parliament after Patricia Bartlett campaigned against the possibility it might get NZ Film Commission funding (it didn't). Kevin Thomas in The LA Times praised Squeeze's integrity and the "steadfast compassion with which it views its hero".
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Trilogic Film Productions
- New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Squeeze about?
Richard Turner made Squeeze to break the "conspiracy of silence" about homosexuality. A pioneering early portrait of Auckland's LGBT scene, Squeeze centres on the relationship between a young man (...
Who directed Squeeze?
Squeeze was directed by Richard Turner.
How long is Squeeze?
Squeeze has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Squeeze released?
Squeeze was released on October 12, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Squeeze?
The main cast of Squeeze includes Donna Akersten, Paul Eady, Don Farr, Faye Flegg, Peter Heperi.