Movie·1948·1h 36m
The Fallen Idol
The suspense is almost unbearable…
Country
United Kingdom
Language
French
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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.
Written By
Graham Greene
Producer
Carol Reed, Alexander Korda
Cinematography
Georges Périnal
Music
William Alwyn
Editor
Oswald Hafenrichter
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Ralph Richardson
Baines
Michèle Morgan
Julie
Sonia Dresdel
Mrs. Baines
Bobby Henrey
Phillipe
Denis O'Dea
Inspector Crowe
Jack Hawkins
Detective Ames
Walter Fitzgerald
Dr. Fenton
Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Patterson
Joan Young
Mrs. Barrow
Karl Stepanek
First Secretary
Gerard Heinz
Ambassador
Torin Thatcher
Policeman
James Hayter
Perry
Geoffrey Keen
Detective Davis
Bernard Lee
Detective Hart
John Ruddock
Dr. Wilson
Hay Petrie
Clock Winder
Dora Bryan
Rose
// crew
Crew
Carol Reed
Director, Producer
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Alexander Korda
Executive Producer
Oswald Hafenrichter
Editor
Graham Greene
Screenplay
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