House of Strangers
“A powerhouse of emotion.”
Synopsis
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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House Of Strangers 1949 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-24
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Gino Monetti
Susan Hayward
Irene Bennett
Richard Conte
Max Monetti
Luther Adler
Joe Monetti
Paul Valentine
Pietro Monetti
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Tony Monetti
Debra Paget
Maria Domenico
Hope Emerson
Helena Domenico
Esther Minciotti
Theresa Monetti
Diana Douglas
Elaine Monetti
Tito Vuolo
Lucca
Fred Aldrich
Construction Worker (uncredited)
Maxine Ardell
Chorus Dancer (uncredited)
Al Bain
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
David Bauer
Prosecutor (uncredited)
Eumenio Blanco
Man on Street (uncredited)
Lelia Goldoni
Italian Girl (uncredited)
Sid Tomack
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan, Jerome Weidman
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- House of Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Philip Yordan, Jerome Weidman
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Milton Krasner
Harmon Jones
Sol C. Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Yordan
Writer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Harmon Jones
Editor
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About House of Strangers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House of Strangers about?
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.
Who directed House of Strangers?
House of Strangers was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in House of Strangers?
The principal cast of House of Strangers includes Edward G. Robinson, Susan Hayward, Richard Conte, Luther Adler, Paul Valentine.
When was House of Strangers released and how long is it?
House of Strangers was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for House of Strangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of Strangers was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
Is House of Strangers based on a book or true story?
House of Strangers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerome Weidman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for House of Strangers?
House of Strangers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).