The House on Carroll Street  - Movie (1988)

Description

Emily Crane, 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, being conducted largely in German, in the neighboring house belonging to her HUAC prosecutor. She begins to investigate, enlisting the help of FBI Agent Cochran, who was initially detailed to investigate her.