The House on Carroll Street

The House on Carroll Street
5.9

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Directed by: Peter Yates

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 (Rated: 6)

    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 immigra...

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