The Fallen Idol

Name: The Fallen Idol
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1948
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 7.185

1948 · 96 min

Drama · Thriller

★ 7.2

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Trailer

Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

Crew

Director Carol Reed
Screenplay Graham Greene
Director of Photography Georges Périnal

Cast

Ralph Richardson
Baines
Michèle Morgan
Julie
Sonia Dresdel
Mrs. Baines
Bobby Henrey
Phillipe
Denis O'Dea
Inspector Crowe
Jack Hawkins
Detective Ames
Walter Fitzgerald
Dr. Fenton
Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Patterson
Joan Young
Mrs. Barrow
Karl Stepanek
First Secretary
Gerard Heinz
Ambassador
Torin Thatcher
Policeman

Crew

Director — Carol Reed
Screenplay — Graham Greene
Director of Photography — Georges Périnal

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Intermission

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