The House on Carroll Street(1988)

Behind the story

What is The House on Carroll Street about?

A reporter, fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. While working she overhears a noisy argument in the neighboring house, being conducted largely in German and involving her HUAC prosecutor. She begins to investigate, enlisting the help of the FBI Agent initially detailed to surveil her.

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Directed by

Peter Yates

Release date

1988-03-04

Status

Released

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