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The Fallen Idol

Film / 1948

The Fallen Idol

Directed by Carol Reed

DramaThriller

★ 7.2/10Audience rating

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.

The story

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.

Cast

Ralph RichardsonBaines Michèle MorganJulie Sonia DresdelMrs. Baines Bobby HenreyPhillipe Denis O'DeaInspector Crowe Jack HawkinsDetective Ames Walter FitzgeraldDr. Fenton Dandy NicholsMrs. Patterson Joan YoungMrs. Barrow Karl StepanekFirst Secretary Gerard HeinzAmbassador Torin ThatcherPoliceman

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James HayterPerry Geoffrey KeenDetective Davis Bernard LeeDetective Hart John RuddockDr. Wilson Hay PetrieClock Winder Dora BryanRose George WoodbridgePolice Sergeant

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