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The Fallen Idol

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The Fallen Idol

The suspense is almost unbearable…

7.2

1h 36m

1948

“The suspense is almost unbearable…”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Carol Reed

Trailer

DramaThriller

butlerzooembassysuspicionwitnesskidsadult child friendship

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Cast & Crew

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

as Baines

Michèle Morgan

Michèle Morgan

as Julie

Sonia Dresdel

Sonia Dresdel

as Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey

Bobby Henrey

as Phillipe

Denis O'Dea

Denis O'Dea

as Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

as Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald

Walter Fitzgerald

as Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols

Dandy Nichols

as Mrs. Patterson

Joan Young

Joan Young

as Mrs. Barrow

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