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The Fallen Idol

The Fallen Idol

Optimum Home Entertainment (1948)
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
UK / English / Black/White / 95 min
7.9

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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
Karel Stepanek First Secretary
Gerard Heinz Ambassador
Torin Thatcher Policeman
James Hayter Perry
Geoffrey Keen Detective Davis
Bernard Lee Detective Hart
Dennis O'Dea
John Ruddock Dr. Wilson
Hay Petrie Clock Winder
Dora Bryan Rose
George Woodbridge Police Sergeant
Ethel Coleridge Housekeeper
Nora Gordon Waitress
Ralph Norman Policeman
James Swan Policeman
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Director Carol Reed, Andy Kelleher
Writer Graham Greene, Lesley Storm, William Templeton
Producer Carol Reed, Alexander Korda, Philip Brandon
Photography Georges Périnal
Musician William Alwyn
Plot
The film is told through the naive eyes of a diplomat's young son, Phillipe, who idolises his best friend, the diplomat's butler Baines. Baines has constructed a heroic persona, full of exotic adventures, that fascinates the boy.
Editions
Barcode Format Region Release Edition
715515020527 1 2006-11-07 Criterion Collection
5060034571490 2 2005-11-07