Stranger in the House (1992)

Stranger in the House (1992) poster

Since the suicide of his wife, Jacques Loursat has gone downhill. Estranged from his daughter, his lawyer's pratice in ruins, he consoles himself with drink. One night he is woken by a gunshot and catches sight of a young man fleeing the house. Isabelle, his daughter, claims to know nothing about it, even when he finds the body of a young man. Isabelle hangs around with a gang of spoiled young people who have no shortage of money, and is in love with Joel, an ambitious boy involved in drug dealing. Antoine, from a more modest background, is in love with her. When the police start investigating Joel's murder, Antoine becomes the ideal suspect.

Director: Georges Lautner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Francis Lai
Cinematography: Jean-Yves Le Mener
Editing: Georges Klotz
Production: Annabel Productions, Canal+, Les Films Alain Sarde, TF1 Films Production
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

based on novel or book, detective

More Films by Director: Georges Lautner
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stranger in the House about?
Since the suicide of his wife, Jacques Loursat has gone downhill. Estranged from his daughter, his lawyer's pratice in ruins, he consoles himself with drink. One night he is woken by a gunshot and catches sight of a young man fleeing the house. Isabelle, his daughter, claims to know nothing about it, even when he finds the body of a young man. Isabelle hangs around with a gang of spoiled young people who have no shortage of money, and is in love with Joel, an ambitious boy involved in drug dealing. Antoine, from a more modest background, is in love with her. When the police start investigating Joel's murder, Antoine becomes the ideal suspect.
Who directed Stranger in the House?
Stranger in the House was directed by Georges Lautner.
Who stars in Stranger in the House?
Stranger in the House stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Renée Faure, Cristiana Réali, Sébastien Tavel, François Perrot, Geneviève Page.
How long is Stranger in the House?
Stranger in the House has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Stranger in the House?
Stranger in the House is a Drama film.
Where was Stranger in the House produced?
Stranger in the House was produced in France.