The House on Carroll Street
(1988)
Overview
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.
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Wuchak
⭐ 6/10April 28, 2023
**_Kelly McGillis plays a Nancy Drew-like character in early 50’s Manhattan_**
A picture editor for Life magazine (McGillis) loses her job in the Big Apple upon refusing to name names for the House Un-American Activities Committee. She then snoops around a German-speaking man with dubious immigration status, which draws the ire of the Committee's main Senate prosecutor (Mandy Patinkin) and the assistance of an amicable FBI agent (Jeff Daniels)…
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$14,000,000
Revenue
$459,824