The Idol(1966)
The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.
The Idol Synopsis
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
The Idol (1966) is a drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, released on February 1, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Jennifer Jones, Michael Parks, John Leyton and Jennifer Hilary. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers:
- Millard Lampell, Ugo Liberatore
- Producers:
- Leonard Lightstone
- Cinematographer:
- Kenneth Higgins
- Composer:
- John Dankworth
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Embassy Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Idol Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jennifer Jones
as Carol
Michael Parks
as Marco
John Leyton
as Timothy
Jennifer Hilary
as Sarah
Guy Doleman
as Martin Livesey
Natasha Pyne
as Rosalind
Jack Watson
as Police Inspector
Jeremy Bulloch
as Lewis
Priscilla Morgan
as Rosie
- Edna Morris
Edna Morris
as Mrs. Muller
- Fanny Carby
Fanny Carby
as Barmaid
Renée Houston
as 1st Woman at Party
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie, written by Millard Lampell and Ugo Liberatore, produced by Leonard Lightstone.
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The Idol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Idol – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Idol online?
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Who stars in The Idol?
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The main cast of The Idol (1966) includes Jennifer Jones, Michael Parks, John Leyton, Jennifer Hilary and Guy Doleman. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Idol released?
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The Idol was released on February 1, 1966 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Idol worth watching?
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The Idol (1966) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.