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.
Acting
Kelly McGillis and Jeff Daniels' smoldering slow-burn chemistry.
Production
Meticulous 1951 Brooklyn brownstone atmosphere.
Direction
Peter Yates building dread through windows and overheard whispers.
Director
Peter Yates
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