The Fallen Idol

The Fallen Idol

1948
1h 36m
7.2

7.2/10

192 votes • View on IMDb

"The suspense is almost unbearable…"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
London Films Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
French English

Quick Facts

Release Date September 30, 1948
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0040338

Cast

Ralph Richardson
Ralph Richardson

Baines

Michèle Morgan
Michèle Morgan

Julie

Sonia Dresdel
Sonia Dresdel

Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey
Bobby Henrey

Phillipe

Denis O'Dea
Denis O'Dea

Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins

Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald
Walter Fitzgerald

Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols
Dandy Nichols

Mrs. Patterson

Joan Young
Joan Young

Mrs. Barrow

Karl Stepanek
Karl Stepanek

First Secretary

Gerard Heinz
Gerard Heinz

Ambassador

Torin Thatcher
Torin Thatcher

Policeman

Key Crew

Carol Reed
Director
Alexander Korda
Executive Producer
Carol Reed
Producer
Graham Greene
Screenplay