House of Strangers (1949) - film review

Film-Noir / Drama

Summary

House of Strangers is an American film first released in 1949, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The film is based on a novel by Jerome Weidman and stars Edward G. Robinson, Susan Hayward, Richard Conte, Luther Adler and Paul Valentine. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

Write a synopsis for this film...

Review

Write a review for this film...

User Comments

What do you think of this film?

Useful links

Related links

To buy this film

Check DVD and Blu-ray availability:

amazon.co.uk amazon.fr amazon.com

Credits

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Script: Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Jerome Weidman (novel), Philip Yordan
Photo: Milton R. Krasner
Music: Daniele Amfitheatrof
Cast: 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), Maxine Ardell (Chorus Dancer), Larry Arnold (Bit Role), Martin Begley (Bit Role), Nick Borgani (Bit Role), Paul Bradley (Bit Role), Ralph Brooks (Restaurant Patron), Argentina Brunetti (Applicant), John Butler (Bartender), Mushy Callahan (Referee), Neil Carter (Chorus Boy), Dolores Castle (Secretary), Bob Castro (Preliminary Fighter), Steve Cavalieri (Bit Role), Russ Cheever (Off Screen Alto Sax), Jack Chefe (Waiter), Geza De Rosner (Guard), Charles Flynn (Guard), Tommy Garland (Pietro’s Opponent), Lelia Goldoni (Italian Girl), Donna Hamilton (Chorus Dancer), Thomas Browne Henry (Judge), Fred Hillebrand (Detective), Marjorie Holliday (Chorus Dancer), William Janssen (Chorus Boy), Frank Jaquet (Man), Geraldine Jordan (Chorus Dancer), John Kellogg (Danny), John Kullers (Taxi Driver), Scott Landers (Detective), Donna La Tour (Chorus Dancer), Walter Lawrence (Vendor), James Little (Cop), Mike Macey (Bit Role), George Magrill (Cop), Peter Mamakos (Bank guard), Rena Marlin (Bit Role), Joseph Mazzuca (Bat Boy), Charles McClelland (Cop), Tony Merlo (Bit Role), Silvio Minciotti (Bit Part), Howard M. Mitchell (Guard), Roger Moore (Architect), Ernesto Morelli (Bit Role), Ann Morrison (Woman juror), Gilda Oliva (Bit Role), Emma Palmese (Bit Role), Dolores Parker (Nightclub Singer), John Pedrini (Cop), Charles Perry (Street Extra), Joe Rubino (Vendor), Dick Ryan (Announcer), Eddie Saenz (Preliminary Fighter), Maurice Samuels (Man), Mario Siletti (Man), Petra Silva (Bit Role), Steve Soldi (Bit Role), Arthur Space (Bank Examiner), George Spaulding (Doorman), Robert St. Angelo (Bit Role), Michael Stark (Cop), Theresa Testa (Bit Role), Guy Thomajan (Taxi Driver), Lawrence Tibbett (Himself), Sid Tomack (Waiter), Carlo Tricoli (Bit Role), Phil Tully (Guard), Vicki Vann (Bit Role), Philip Van Zandt, Herb Vigran (Man next to Gino at fight), Frank Wilcox (Bit Role), Rhoda Williams (Woman), David Wolfe (Prosecutor), Sally Yarnell (Chorus Dancer)
Country: USA
Language: English / Italian
Runtime: 101 min; B&W

To buy House of Strangers:

For the latest DVDs and books on French cinema...

A-Z