House of Strangers
A powerhouse of emotion.
1949 · 1h 41m · Approved
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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House of Strangers
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz Director
- Edward G. Robinson as Gino Monetti
- Susan Hayward as Irene Bennett
- Richard Conte as Max Monetti
- Luther Adler as Joe Monetti
- Paul Valentine as Pietro Monetti
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Tony Monetti
- Debra Paget as Maria Domenico
- Hope Emerson as Helena Domenico
- Esther Minciotti as Theresa Monetti
- Diana Douglas as Elaine Monetti
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