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The Fallen Idol(1948)

The suspense is almost unbearable…

7.2(198)1h 36m1948-09-30

DramaThriller

Overview

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
Writers:: Graham Greene, Graham Greene
Producers:: Carol Reed
Cinematographer:: Georges Périnal
Composer:: William Alwyn
Production:: London Films Productions
Status:: Released

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Cast

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Baines

Michèle Morgan

Michèle Morgan

Julie

Sonia Dresdel

Sonia Dresdel

Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey

Bobby Henrey

Phillipe

Denis O'Dea

Denis O'Dea

Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald

Walter Fitzgerald

Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols

Dandy Nichols

Mrs. Patterson

Joan Young

Joan Young

Mrs. Barrow

Karl Stepanek

Karl Stepanek

First Secretary

Gerard Heinz

Gerard Heinz

Ambassador

Torin Thatcher

Torin Thatcher

Policeman