Movie·1966·1h 49m
The Idol
The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.
Directed By
Daniel Petrie
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
Written By
Millard Lampell
Producer
Leonard Lightstone, Joseph E. Levine
Cinematography
Kenneth Higgins
Music
John Dankworth
Editor
Jack Slade
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
10 votes
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// cast
Cast
Jennifer Jones
Carol
Michael Parks
Marco
John Leyton
Timothy
Jennifer Hilary
Sarah
Guy Doleman
Martin Livesey
Natasha Pyne
Rosalind
Jack Watson
Police Inspector
Jeremy Bulloch
Lewis
Priscilla Morgan
Rosie
Edna Morris
Mrs. Muller
Fanny Carby
Barmaid
Renée Houston
1st Woman at Party
Caroline Blakiston
2nd Woman at Party
Jane Birkin
Art Student
Gordon Gostelow
Simon
Derek Ware
Labourer
// crew
Crew
Daniel Petrie
Director
Millard Lampell
Writer
Ugo Liberatore
Story
Leonard Lightstone
Producer
John Dankworth
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Higgins
Director of Photography
Jack Slade
Editor
Joseph E. Levine
Executive Producer
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