The Big Squeeze
Benny, a hapless grifter, is thrown off a train after cheating at cards, and into the life of Tanya, a lovely bartender. Tanya has been supporting her husband, a former ballplayer, since his accident, waiting for an insurance settlement that will solve all their financial woes. But when it comes, he refuses to share it with her, claiming with newfound piety that money is the root of all evil. She then enlists the help of Benny to concoct a scheme to get her fair share of the settlement, and he finds one: a local Catholic mission needs money for repairs and Benny decides to create a miracle that will encourage husband Henry to fork over the money - which Benny and Tanya will intercept and share.
Directed by Marcus DeLeon · Written by Marcus DeLeon
Cast
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Lara Flynn Boyle Tanya Mulhill -
Danny Nucci Jesse Torrejo -
Peter Dobson Benny O'Malley -
Luca Bercovici Henry Mulhill -
Michael Chieffo Inspector - Bert Santos Manny
- Teresa DiSpina Cece
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Sam Vlahos Father Sanchez -
Valente Rodriguez Father Arias -
Raye Birk Contractor - Angelina Estrada Mother Delores
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Janet MacLachlan Bank Manager
Make it a double feature
3h 32m together
The Big Squeeze
Nine Queens
A close match in mood and era.
