The Fallen Idol (1948)

1948 · Feature film · 95 min · dir. Carol Reed

The suspense is almost unbearable…

• Drama
• Thriller

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Synopsis

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.

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Details

Director

Carol Reed

Writer

Graham Greene

Composer

William Alwyn

Cinematography

Georges Périnal

Studio

London Films Productions

Released

1948-09-30

Running time

95 minutes

Cast & crew

• Carol Reed Director
• Ralph Richardson
• Michèle Morgan
• Sonia Dresdel
• Bobby Henrey
• Denis O'Dea
• Jack Hawkins
• Walter Fitzgerald
• Dandy Nichols

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