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The Fallen Idol
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The Fallen Idol

1948-09-30 · 96 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Carol Reed
Production companies
London Films Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ralph RichardsonRalph RichardsonBaines
Michèle MorganMichèle MorganJulie
Sonia DresdelSonia DresdelMrs. Baines
Bobby HenreyBobby HenreyPhillipe
Denis O'DeaDenis O'DeaInspector Crowe
Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsDetective Ames
Walter FitzgeraldWalter FitzgeraldDr. Fenton
Dandy NicholsDandy NicholsMrs. Patterson
Joan YoungJoan YoungMrs. Barrow
Karl StepanekKarl StepanekFirst Secretary
Gerard HeinzGerard HeinzAmbassador
Torin ThatcherTorin ThatcherPoliceman
James HayterJames HayterPerry
Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenDetective Davis
Bernard LeeBernard LeeDetective Hart
John RuddockDr. Wilson
Hay PetrieHay PetrieClock Winder
Dora BryanDora BryanRose
George WoodbridgeGeorge WoodbridgePolice Sergeant

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