Squeeze
“Grant has two loves in his life, his fiancée and his boyfriend”
Overview
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".
Top-billed cast
- PPeter Heperi
- FFaye Flegg
- DDavid Herkt
- MMartyn Sanderson
- RRobert Shannon
- DDon Farr
- DDonna Akersten
- PPaul Eady
Crew
- Director
- Richard Turner
- Writer
- Richard Turner
- Producer
- Richard Turner
- Production
- Trilogic Film Productions, New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council
Frequently asked questions
What is Squeeze rated?
Squeeze does not yet have enough audience votes for a stable rating.
Who directed Squeeze?
Squeeze was directed by Richard Turner.
When was Squeeze released?
Squeeze was released in 1980.
