The Fallen Idol

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Overview

Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, idolizes Baines, his father's butler, a kind of hero in the eyes of the child, whose perception changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

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Ralph Richardson - Baines in The Fallen Idol

Ralph Richardson

Baines

Michèle Morgan - Julie in The Fallen Idol

Michèle Morgan

Julie

Sonia Dresdel - Mrs. Baines in The Fallen Idol

Sonia Dresdel

Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey - Phillipe in The Fallen Idol

Bobby Henrey

Phillipe

Denis O'Dea - Inspector Crowe in The Fallen Idol

Denis O'Dea

Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins - Detective Ames in The Fallen Idol

Jack Hawkins

Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald - Dr. Fenton in The Fallen Idol

Walter Fitzgerald

Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols - Mrs. Patterson in The Fallen Idol

Dandy Nichols

Mrs. Patterson

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Movie Info

Release Date

September 30, 1948

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Drama, Thriller

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