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The House on Carroll Street

1988

Emily Crane left her home one morning and stepped into a nightmare.

  • Peter Yates
  • 1h 41m
  • March 4, 1988 · United States of America

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 4, 1988
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Orion Pictures
Director
Peter Yates
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Budget
$14,000,000
Revenue
$459,824
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