Stranger in the House
L'Inconnu dans la maison
Synopsis
Since the suicide of his wife, Jacques Loursat has gone downhill. Estranged from his daughter, his lawyer's pratice in ruins, he consoles himself with drink. One night he is woken by a gunshot and catches sight of a young man fleeing the house. Isabelle, his daughter, claims to know nothing about it, even when he finds the body of a young man. Isabelle hangs around with a gang of spoiled young people who have no shortage of money, and is in love with Joel, an ambitious boy involved in drug dealing. Antoine, from a more modest background, is in love with her. When the police start investigating Joel's murder, Antoine becomes the ideal suspect.
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Loursat
Renée Faure
Fine
Cristiana Réali
Isabelle Loursat
Sébastien Tavel
Manu
François Perrot
Commissaire Bient
Geneviève Page
Bernadette
Sandrine Kiberlain
Marie Maitray
Benoît Le Pecq
Arnaud
Georges Benoît
L'inspecteur
Robert Hossein
Narrator (voice)
Henri Attal
Un policier au tribunal (uncredited)
Olivier Proust
Docteur Maitray
Odette Laure
Patronne du bordel
Olivier Belmont
Thomas Daillet
Yan Duffas
Pascal Abecassis
Pierre Vernier
Le président du tribunal
Jean-Louis Richard
L'avocat
Guy Tréjan
Maitre Rimbaud
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Lautner
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Simenon, Georges Lautner, Bernard Stora, Jean Lartéguy
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- L'Inconnu dans la maison
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Annabel Productions, Canal+, Les Films Alain Sarde, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Lautner
Georges Simenon, Georges Lautner, Bernard Stora, Jean Lartéguy
Francis Lai
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Georges Klotz
Alain Sarde, Jean-Paul Belmondo
Department Leadership Roster
Sylvia Laquerbe
Production Design
Sylvie Salmon
Production Design
Georges Klotz
Editor
Alain Sarde
Producer
Jean-Baptiste Poirot
Production Design
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Producer
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Director of Photography
Denis Moutereau
Production Design
Paulette Breil
Costume Design
Georges Lautner
Director
Georges Lautner
Writer
Bernard Stora
Writer
Jean Lartéguy
Writer
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stranger in the House
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What is Stranger in the House about?
Since the suicide of his wife, Jacques Loursat has gone downhill. Estranged from his daughter, his lawyer's pratice in ruins, he consoles himself with drink. One night he is woken by a gunshot and catches sight of a young man fleeing the house. Isabelle, his daughter, claims to know nothing about it, even when he finds the body of a young man. Isabelle hangs around with a gang of spoiled young people who have no shortage of money, and is in love with Joel, an ambitious boy involved in drug dealing. Antoine, from a more modest background, is in love with her. When the police start investigating Joel's murder, Antoine becomes the ideal suspect.
Who directed Stranger in the House?
Stranger in the House was directed by Georges Lautner.
Who stars in Stranger in the House?
The principal cast of Stranger in the House includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Renée Faure, Cristiana Réali, Sébastien Tavel, François Perrot.
When was Stranger in the House released and how long is it?
Stranger in the House was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Stranger in the House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stranger in the House was composed by Francis Lai.
Is Stranger in the House based on a book or true story?
Stranger in the House is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".