The Fallen Idol
“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.
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Cast
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Ralph Richardson
Baines
Known for
Jesus of Nazareth
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Michèle Morgan
Julie
Known for
Port of Shadows
Everybody's Fine
Sonia Dresdel
Mrs. Baines
Also in
The Caesars
This Was a Woman
Bobby Henrey
Phillipe
Also in
The Wonder Kid
Denis O'Dea
Inspector Crowe
Known for
Niagara
Treasure Island
Jack Hawkins
Detective Ames
Known for
Lawrence of Arabia
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Karel Stepanek
First Secretary
Walter Fitzgerald
Dr. Fenton
Known for
Treasure Island
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Patterson
Known for
The Vikings
O Lucky Man!
Joan Young
Mrs. Barrow
Known for
Suddenly, Last Summer
Blood from the Mummy's Tomb
Karl Stepanek
First Secretary
Known for
Sink the Bismarck!
Anastasia
Gerard Heinz
Ambassador
Known for
The Cruel Sea
Carol Reed Director · Graham Greene Screenplay William Alwyn Composer
United States release November 15, 1949 · Produced in United Kingdom · Languages English, French
Production
London Films Productions
Production
London Film Productions
Production
United Kingdom
Produced in
The Lost Illusion
Working title
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · French
Release dates
Italy · August 31, 1948
Premiere · Venice Film Festival
United Kingdom · September 30, 1948
Limited theatrical · London
United States · November 15, 1949
Theatrical · New York
France
June 22, 1949 · Theatrical
Netherlands
May 2, 2016 · Physical · DVD
Spain
January 31, 1950 · Theatrical
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