The Squeeze (2015 film)
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| Directed by | Terry Jastrow |
| Screenplay by | Terry Jastrow |
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| Cinematography | Taron Lexton |
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| Music by | Michael D. Simon |
Production company | JAM Films |
| Distributed by | ARC Entertainment |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Squeeze is a 2015 American feature film starring Jeremy Sumpter as Augie,[1] a young golfer who just won the local tournament by 15 strokes and tied and broke the public course record during the tournament, and is seduced by a gambler to play golf for bet money. Everything goes well until he goes to Las Vegas and has his life and his family on the line on a high stake gambling scheme. The film mixes golf with gambling and Christian ethics.[2] The film was based on the real-life events of Keith Flatt.
The film was written and directed by Terry Jastrow, a senior producer of many golf tournaments, winner of 7 Emmy Awards and is recognized by his innovations on golf and sports television coverage.[2][3]
Plot summary
Cast
- Jeremy Sumpter as Augie
- Jillian Murray as Natalie
- Christopher McDonald as RÃverboat
- Katherine LaNasa as Jessie
- Michael Nouri as Jimmy Diamonds
- Jason Dohring as Aaron Bolt
- Mekia Cox as Lana
- David O'Donnell as John Tom
- David Andrews as Billy Bob
References
- ^ "Sumpter was an easy shot for role in golf film 'Squeeze'". Wilmington Star-News. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ a b Edelstein, Bill (2015-04-15). "Film Review: 'The Squeeze'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ Kozuchowski, Zak (2015-04-10). "6 things to know about new golf movie "The Squeeze"". Retrieved 2025-06-07.