House of Strangers

House of Strangers

A powerhouse of emotion.

NR 1949 · 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.

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz · Written by Philip Yordan

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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)

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