The Idol(2002)
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The Idol Synopsis
An Australian actress forms a spiritual bond with an elderly Chinese chef who lives across from her in a Parisian tenement house.
The Idol (2002) is a drama and romance film directed by Samantha Lang, released on August 6, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars James Hong, Leelee Sobieski, Jean-Paul Roussillon and Jalil Lespert. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Samantha Lang
- Writers:
- Michelle Tourneur, Samantha Lang, Gérard Brach
- Producers:
- Olivier Delbosc, Marc Missonnier
- Cinematographer:
- Benoît Delhomme
- Composer:
- Gabriel Yared
- Production:
- ARTE France Cinéma, Eurospace
- Status:
- Released
The Idol Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Hong
as Zao
Leelee Sobieski
as Sara Silver
Jean-Paul Roussillon
as Roger Castellac
Jalil Lespert
as Philippe
- Marie Loboda
Marie Loboda
as Caroline
- Jany Gastaldi
Jany Gastaldi
as Madame Bordas
Liliane Montevecchi
as Nicole
Liliane Rovère
as Gilberte
Rémy Roubakha
as Le Taxi
Esse Lawson
as La femme-flic
- Fred Cacheux
Fred Cacheux
as Le Flic
Olivier Augrond
as Le pompier
Key crew
Directed by Samantha Lang, written by Michelle Tourneur, Samantha Lang and Gérard Brach, produced by Olivier Delbosc and Marc Missonnier.
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The Idol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 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 (2002) includes James Hong, Leelee Sobieski, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Jalil Lespert and Marie Loboda. The film was directed by Samantha Lang. 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 August 6, 2002 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Idol worth watching?
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The Idol (2002) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.