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The Fallen Idol( 1948)

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The suspense is almost unbearable…

Overview

Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, idolizes Baines, his father's butler, a kind of hero in the eyes of the child, whose perception changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Ralph Richardson

      Baines

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      Michèle Morgan

      Julie

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      Sonia Dresdel

      Mrs. Baines

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      Bobby Henrey

      Phillipe

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      Denis O'Dea

      Inspector Crowe

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      Jack Hawkins

      Detective Ames

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      Walter Fitzgerald

      Dr. Fenton

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      Dandy Nichols

      Mrs. Patterson

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      Joan Young

      Mrs. Barrow

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      Karl Stepanek

      First Secretary

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      Gerard Heinz

      Ambassador

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      Torin Thatcher

      Policeman

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      James Hayter

      Perry

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      Geoffrey Keen

      Detective Davis

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      Bernard Lee

      Detective Hart

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      John Ruddock

      Dr. Wilson

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      Hay Petrie

      Clock Winder

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      Dora Bryan

      Rose

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      George Woodbridge

      Police Sergeant

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Wed Feb 08 2017
    It's a great life if you don't weaken. The Fallen Idol (AKA: The Lost Illusion) is directed by Carol Reed and adapted to a screenplay by Graham Green from his own short story called The Basement Room. Additional dialogue was scripted by Lesley Storm and William Templeton, the music is by William Alwyn and Georges Périnal is the cinematographer. It stars Ralph Richardson, Bobby Henrey, Michèle Morgan, Sonia Dresdel and Denis O'Dea. Film is told thru the eyes of Phillipe (Henrey), the young son of a diplomat living at the French Embassy in London. With his parents often away from home, Phil...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • butler
    • zoo
    • embassy
    • suspicion
    • witness
    • child
    • adult child friendship