The Squeezing Hand

The Squeezing Hand (La mano que aprieta) is a 1953 Argentine crime comedy film directed by Enrique Carreras during the classical era of Argentine cinema. It was adapted for the screen by Domingo Di Núbila from a Julio Porter and Raúl Gurruchaga play. It stars Gogó Andreu, Tono Andreu, Alfredo Barbieri and Amelia Vargas and premiered on 21 January 1953.^[1]

La mano que aprieta
Film poster
Directed by	Enrique Carreras
Written by	Domingo Di Núbila based on Julio Porter and Raúl Gurruchaga play.
Produced by	Luis Carreras Nicolás Carreras Enrique Carreras
Starring	Gogó Andreu Tono Andreu Alfredo Barbieri Amelia Vargas
Cinematography	Gumer Barreiros
Edited by	José Gallego
Music by	Vlady
Production company	Productora General Belgrano
Release date	January 21, 1953 (1953-01-21)
Running time	80 minutes
Country	Argentina
Language	Spanish

Plot

Three relatives of a millionaire plot to kill her in order to inherit her fortune, but a quirky doctor who happens to be a detective interferes.

Cast

• Gogó Andreu
• Tono Andreu
• Alfredo Barbieri
• Mario Baroffio
• Tito Climent
• María del Río
• Ángel Eleta
• Inés Fernández as Lola
• Don Pelele
• Hugo Pimentel
• Roberto Real
• Semillita as Martín
• Amelia Vargas

Reception

El Heraldo del Cinematografista stated: "It is regrettable that the intrigue, not very original but with many possibilities, suspenseful, was not given more prominence in the concern of constantly achieving realistic effects, particularly in charge of Alfredo Barbieri." On the other hand, the critic Manuel Rey (known as King) said: "It achieves...its purpose of making people laugh."^[2]