The Fallen Idol
“The suspense is almost unbearable…”
1948•1h 36m•7.2•Released
DramaThriller
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
Writer
Graham Greene
Languages
French, English
Studio
London Films Productions
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
Production
Company
London Films Productions
Producer
Carol Reed
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