The Fallen Idol

"The suspense is almost unbearable…"

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The Fallen Idol

Released: Sep 30, 1948

Runtime: 1h 36m

Rating: ⭐ 7.2 / 10

Drama Thriller

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

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Baines

Michèle Morgan

Michèle Morgan

Julie

Sonia Dresdel

Sonia Dresdel

Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey

Bobby Henrey

Phillipe

Denis O'Dea

Denis O'Dea

Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald

Walter Fitzgerald

Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols

Dandy Nichols

Mrs. Patterson

Joan Young

Joan Young

Mrs. Barrow

Karl Stepanek

Karl Stepanek

First Secretary