Drama ·Thriller · United Kingdom · 1948 · 1h 36m

The Fallen Idol

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Director
Carol Reed
Cast
Ralph Richardson as Baines Michèle Morgan as Julie Sonia Dresdel as Mrs. Baines Bobby Henrey as Phillipe Denis O'Dea as Inspector Crowe Jack Hawkins as Detective Ames
Crew
Georges Périnal — Director of Photography Oswald Hafenrichter — Editor William Alwyn — Original Music Composer Graham Greene — Screenplay Carol Reed — Producer Ivy Baker — Costume Design
Tagline

The suspense is almost unbearable…

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Fallen Idol — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
butlerzooembassysuspicionwitnesskidsadult child friendship
Key Collaborators
Carol Reed Director Georges Périnal Director of Photography Oswald Hafenrichter Editor William Alwyn Original Music Composer Graham Greene Screenplay Carol Reed Producer Ivy Baker Costume Design
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