Strangers in the House
Originally released in 1942. Strangers in the House is a drama/crime film. directed by Henri Decoin.
Starring Raimu, Juliette Faber, and Gabrielle Fontan
Synopsis
Loursat, a lawyer, lives with his daughter Nicole in a sinister and vast bourgeois residence. Abandoned for nearly twenty years by his wife, the brilliant lawyer has sunk into alcoholism and his relationship with his daughter is virtually non-existent. However, one day the corpse of a stranger is discovered in the residence of Loursat. Nicole, who frequents a gang of young people who escape boredom by stealing cars and other objects, is immediately suspected.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raimu
as Maître Hector Loursat
Juliette Faber
as Nicole Loursat
Gabrielle Fontan
as Fine
Héléna Manson
as Madame Manu
Tania Fédor
as Madame Marthe Dossin
Marguerite Ducouret
as Angèle
Jean Tissier
as Ducup
Jacques Baumer
as Maître Gérard Rogissart
Noël Roquevert
as Le commissaire Binet
André Reybaz
as Émile Manu
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Continental Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strangers in the House about?
Loursat, a lawyer, lives with his daughter Nicole in a sinister and vast bourgeois residence. Abandoned for nearly twenty years by his wife, the brilliant lawyer has sunk into alcoholism and his re...
Who directed Strangers in the House?
Strangers in the House was directed by Henri Decoin.
How long is Strangers in the House?
Strangers in the House has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Strangers in the House released?
Strangers in the House was released on May 16, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strangers in the House?
The main cast of Strangers in the House includes Raimu, Juliette Faber, Gabrielle Fontan, Héléna Manson, Tania Fédor.