The House on Carroll Street

Mar 4 1988 PG 1h 41m
Thriller

Emily Crane is fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, and takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. One day her attention is drawn to a noisy argument being conducted largely in German in a neighbouring house, the more so since one of those involved is her main senator prosecutor. Starting to look into things, she gradually enlists the help of FBI officer Cochran who was initially detailed to check her out. Just as well when things turn nasty

Plot

Emily Crane is fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, and takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. One day her attention is drawn to a noisy argument being conducted largely in German in a neighbouring house, the more so since one of those involved is her main senator prosecutor. Starting to look into things, she gradually enlists the help of FBI officer Cochran who was initially detailed to check her out. Just as well when things turn nasty.

Written by

Walter Bernstein

Directed by

Peter Yates

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Orion Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
3,173
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA