Squeeze (1980)
Grant has two loves in his life, his fiancée and his boyfriend
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".
Director: Richard Turner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: October 12, 1980
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Morton Wilson, Andrew Hagen
Cinematography: Ian Paul
Editing: Jamie Selkirk
Production: Trilogic Film Productions, New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard Turner
More Films in Genre: Drama
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 (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".
- Who directed Squeeze?
- Squeeze was directed by Richard Turner.
- Who stars in Squeeze?
- Squeeze stars Donna Akersten, Paul Eady, Don Farr, Faye Flegg, Peter Heperi, David Herkt.
- How long is Squeeze?
- Squeeze has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Squeeze?
- Squeeze is a Drama film.
- Where was Squeeze produced?
- Squeeze was produced in New Zealand.