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House of Strangers
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House of Strangers

1949-07-01 · 101 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Crime · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonGino Monetti
Susan HaywardSusan HaywardIrene Bennett
Richard ConteRichard ConteMax Monetti
Luther AdlerLuther AdlerJoe Monetti
Paul ValentinePaul ValentinePietro Monetti
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Tony Monetti
Debra PagetDebra PagetMaria Domenico
Hope EmersonHope EmersonHelena Domenico
Esther MinciottiEsther MinciottiTheresa Monetti
Diana DouglasDiana DouglasElaine Monetti
Tito VuoloTito VuoloLucca
Fred AldrichFred AldrichConstruction Worker (uncredited)
Maxine ArdellChorus Dancer (uncredited)
Al BainAl BainFight Spectator (uncredited)
David BauerDavid BauerProsecutor (uncredited)
Eumenio BlancoMan on Street (uncredited)
Lelia GoldoniLelia GoldoniItalian Girl (uncredited)
Sid TomackSid TomackWaiter (uncredited)
Argentina BrunettiArgentina BrunettiApplicant (uncredited)
John ButlerBartender (uncredited)

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