Strangers in the House(1942)
Les Inconnus dans la maison
Strangers in the House 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.
Strangers in the House (1942) is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Henri Decoin, released on May 16, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Raimu, Juliette Faber, Gabrielle Fontan and Héléna Manson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Henri Decoin
- Writers:
- Henri-Georges Clouzot, Georges Simenon, Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Producers:
- Alfred Greven
- Cinematographer:
- Jules Kruger
- Composer:
- Roland Manuel
- Production:
- Continental Films
- Status:
- Released
Strangers in the House Cast & Crew
Main 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
Jacques Grétillat
as Le président du tribunal des assises
Lucien Coëdel
as Jo, le patron du "Boxing Bar"
Key crew
Directed by Henri Decoin, written by Henri-Georges Clouzot, Georges Simenon and Henri-Georges Clouzot, produced by Alfred Greven.
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Strangers in the House Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 22 ratings.
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Strangers in the House – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Strangers in the House?
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The main cast of Strangers in the House (1942) includes Raimu, Juliette Faber, Gabrielle Fontan, Héléna Manson and Tania Fédor. The film was directed by Henri Decoin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Strangers in the House released?
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Strangers in the House was released on May 16, 1942 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Strangers in the House worth watching?
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Strangers in the House (1942) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.