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The House on Carroll Street (1988)
Director: Peter Yates
Cast: Kelly McGillis, Jeff Daniels, Mandy Patinkin, Jessica Tandy
6.1
75%Runtime101 min
RatingPG
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The House on Carroll Street (1988) received a generally positive critical reception, with a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film also has a solid 6.1/10 rating on IMDb, indicating favorable audience reception. While it did not receive any major awards recognition, the film is considered a well-crafted drama/thriller directed by Peter Yates.
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Fans of 1980s thrillers and dramas will appreciate the compelling blend of political intrigue and mystery in The House on Carroll Street, directed by Peter Yates. This 1988 film features standout performances from Kelly McGillis and Jeff Daniels as they investigate a suspected Nazi spy, blending suspense with thoughtful commentary on the paranoia of the McCarthy era.
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The House on Carroll Street is a 1988 American neo-noir film directed by Peter Yates, and starring Kelly McGillis, Jeff Daniels, Mandy Patinkin, and Jessica Tandy. Set in 1950s New York City, it follows a photojournalist who, blacklisted after refusing to disclose names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, stumbles upon a plot to smuggle Nazi war criminals into the United States.
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