House of Strangers
1949 · 1h 41m · Drama, Crime, Thriller
This 1949 noir classic has all the hallmarks of golden-age crime drama—family betrayal, moral ambiguity, and gritty Italian-American intrigue—and it's directed by Bretaigne Windust with a solid cast led by Edward G. Robinson. If you're in the mood for old-school psychological tension and family drama with teeth, dive in tonight.
Plot
Ruthless Italian-American banker Gino Monetti is engaged in a number of criminal activities. Three of his four grown sons refuse to help their father stay out of prison after he's arrested for his questionable business practices. Three of them take over the business but kick their father out. Max, a lawyer, is the only son that remains loyal.
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Susan Hayward, Richard Conte, Luther Adler, Paul Valentine