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The House on Carroll Street

The House on Carroll Street

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 4, 1988

Runtime

1h 41m

Genres

Drama, Thriller

User Score

57%

Original Title

The House on Carroll Street

Production Companies

Orion Pictures, Orion

Director

Peter Yates

Budget

$14,000,000

Revenue

$459,824

Description

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