The House on Carroll Street(1988)
“Emily Crane left her home one morning and stepped into a nightmare.”
Overview
A reporter, fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. While working she overhears a noisy argument in the neighboring house, being conducted largely in German and involving her HUAC prosecutor. She begins to investigate, enlisting the help of the FBI Agent initially detailed to surveil her.
Director
Peter Yates
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$460K
Cast
Kelly McGillis
as Emily
Jeff Daniels
as Cochran
Mandy Patinkin
as Salwen
Jessica Tandy
as Miss Venable
Jonathan Hogan
as Alan
Remak Ramsay
as Senator Byington
Kenneth Welsh
as Hackett
Christopher Buchholz
as Stefan
James Rebhorn
as The Official
Charles McCaughan
as Salwen Aide 1
Randle Mell
as Salwen Aide 2
Michael Flanagan
as Senator
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$460K
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
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Where can I watch The House on Carroll Street?▼
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What is The House on Carroll Street about?▼
A reporter, fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. While working she overhears a noisy argument in the neighboring house, being conducted largely in German and involving her HUAC prosecutor. She begins to investigate, enlisting the help of the FBI Agent initially detailed to surveil her.
Who directed The House on Carroll Street?▼
The House on Carroll Street was directed by Peter Yates and released in 1988. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The House on Carroll Street?▼
The House on Carroll Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in The House on Carroll Street?▼
The cast of The House on Carroll Street includes Kelly McGillis as Emily, Jeff Daniels as Cochran, Mandy Patinkin as Salwen, Jessica Tandy as Miss Venable, Jonathan Hogan as Alan and more.
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