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.
93% ★★★★★ (10,827)
The Fallen Idol
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Movie · Drama · Thriller
1948 · 1h 36m · ★ 93% (11K)
The suspense is almost unbearable…
Director: Carol Reed
Starring: Ralph Richardson, Michèle Morgan, Sonia Dresdel
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.
Director
Carol Reed
Production
London Films Productions
Cast
Ralph Richardson, Michèle Morgan, Sonia Dresdel, Bobby Henrey, Denis O'Dea, Jack Hawkins, Walter Fitzgerald, Dandy Nichols, Joan Young, Karl Stepanek, Gerard Heinz, Torin Thatcher, James Hayter, Geoffrey Keen, Bernard Lee, John Ruddock, Hay Petrie, Dora Bryan, George Woodbridge