House of Strangers

Jul 1, 1949

1h 41m

★ 6.9

A powerhouse of emotion.

Overview

Gino Monetti is a ruthless Italian-American banker who 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 the sons take over the business but kick their father out. Max, a lawyer, is the only son that stays loyal to his father.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Thriller

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

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Cast

Gino Monetti

Edward G. Robinson

Irene Bennett

Susan Hayward

Max Monetti

Richard Conte

Joe Monetti

Luther Adler

Pietro Monetti

Paul Valentine

Tony Monetti

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Maria Domenico

Debra Paget

Helena Domenico

Hope Emerson

Theresa Monetti

Esther Minciotti

Elaine Monetti

Diana Douglas

Lucca

Tito Vuolo

Construction Worker (uncredited)

Fred Aldrich

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