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The Idol

NR19661h 49mDaniel Petrie
IMDb 5.3

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"The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol."

A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.

Drama
London, EnglandAlienationArt StudentOverbearing MotherAmerican AbroadGeneration GapOedipus Complex

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What is The Idol (1966) about?

A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.

Who stars in The Idol?

The Idol stars Jennifer Jones (Carol), Michael Parks (Marco), John Leyton (Timothy), Jennifer Hilary (Sarah), Guy Doleman (Martin Livesey). The film was directed by Daniel Petrie.

How long is The Idol?

The Idol has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated NR.

Is The Idol worth watching?

The Idol holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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