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The suspense is almost unbearable…

The Fallen Idol

7.2 / 10 7.2 1948 1h 36m

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.

Directed by Carol Reed

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CAST

The people behind the story

Ralph Richardson

Ralph RichardsonBaines

Michèle Morgan

Michèle MorganJulie

Sonia Dresdel

Sonia DresdelMrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey

Bobby HenreyPhillipe

Denis O'Dea

Denis O'DeaInspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins

Jack HawkinsDetective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald

Walter FitzgeraldDr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols

Dandy NicholsMrs. Patterson