House of Strangers(1949)
“A powerhouse of emotion.”
Overview
Ruthless Italian-American banker Gino Monetti is engaged in a number of criminal activities. Three of his four grown sons refuse to help their father stay out of prison after he's arrested for his questionable business practices. Three of them take over the business but kick their father out. Max, a lawyer, is the only son that remains loyal.
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Gino Monetti
Susan Hayward
as Irene Bennett
Richard Conte
as Max Monetti
Luther Adler
as Joe Monetti
Paul Valentine
as Pietro Monetti
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
as Tony Monetti
Debra Paget
as Maria Domenico
Hope Emerson
as Helena Domenico
Esther Minciotti
as Theresa Monetti
Diana Douglas
as Elaine Monetti
Tito Vuolo
as Lucca
Fred Aldrich
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch House of Strangers?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for House of Strangers (1949).
What is House of Strangers about?▼
Ruthless Italian-American banker Gino Monetti is engaged in a number of criminal activities. Three of his four grown sons refuse to help their father stay out of prison after he's arrested for his questionable business practices. Three of them take over the business but kick their father out. Max, a lawyer, is the only son that remains loyal.
Who directed House of Strangers?▼
House of Strangers was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and released in 1949. It is a drama, crime, thriller film.
How long is House of Strangers?▼
House of Strangers has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in House of Strangers?▼
The cast of House of Strangers includes Edward G. Robinson as Gino Monetti, Susan Hayward as Irene Bennett, Richard Conte as Max Monetti, Luther Adler as Joe Monetti, Paul Valentine as Pietro Monetti and more.
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