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The Big Squeeze 1996 Directed by Marcus DeLeon

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Production Company Zeta Entertainment
Release Date 6 September 1996
98 mins
Cast
Lara Flynn Boyle Tanya Mulhill
Danny Nucci Jesse Torrejo
Peter Dobson Benny O'Malley
Luca Bercovici Henry Mulhill
Michael Chieffo Inspector
Sam Vlahos Father Sanchez
Valente Rodriguez Father Arias
Raye Birk Contractor
Angelina Estrada Mother Delores
Janet MacLachlan Bank Manager
Tony Genaro Older Man
Marita De Leon Young Woman
Laura Cerón Letter Carrier
Kevin Ash Sailor (uncredited)