The House on Carroll Street

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.

Cast

Kelly McGillis

Emily

Jeff Daniels

Cochran

Mandy Patinkin

Salwen

Jessica Tandy