Who stars in The Fallen Idol?

The Fallen Idol stars Ralph Richardson (Baines), Michèle Morgan (Julie), Sonia Dresdel (Mrs. Baines), Bobby Henrey (Phillipe), Denis O'Dea (Inspector Crowe). The film was directed by Carol Reed.

How long is The Fallen Idol?

The Fallen Idol has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1948. It is rated Approved.

Is The Fallen Idol worth watching?

The Fallen Idol holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Film-Noir are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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The Fallen Idol (1948) Movie

Name: The Fallen Idol
Director: Carol Reed
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Film-Noir, Mystery
Released: 1948-01-01
Duration: PT1h 36mM
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Ralph Richardson, Michèle Morgan, Sonia Dresdel, Bobby Henrey, Denis O'Dea

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The Fallen Idol

Approved1h 36m1948Carol Reed

IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 88

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"The suspense is almost unbearable…"

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.

DramaThrillerFilm-NoirMystery

ButlerZooEmbassySuspicionWitnessKidsAdult Child Friendship

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