House of Strangers
1949, English. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
A powerhouse of emotion.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Joseph L. MankiewiczDirector
- Edward G. RobinsonGino Monetti
- Susan HaywardIrene Bennett
- Richard ConteMax Monetti
- Luther AdlerJoe Monetti
- Paul ValentinePietro Monetti
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Tony Monetti
- Debra PagetMaria Domenico
- Hope EmersonHelena Domenico
- Esther MinciottiTheresa Monetti
- Diana DouglasElaine Monetti
- Tito VuoloLucca
- Fred AldrichConstruction Worker (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip Yordan
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What House of Strangers is based on
House of Strangers is adapted from a novel.
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House of Strangers: quick answers
Is House of Strangers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is House of Strangers?
House of Strangers runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does House of Strangers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for House of Strangers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
House of Strangers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
House of Strangers is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is House of Strangers on?
House of Strangers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 1949. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like House of Strangers?
If you liked House of Strangers, try The Parts You Lose, Killer's Kiss, The Quiller Memorandum.
Who directed House of Strangers?
House of Strangers (1949) was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and stars Edward G. Robinson, Susan Hayward, Richard Conte.
What is House of Strangers based on?
House of Strangers is adapted from a novel.