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The Fallen Idol

“The suspense is almost unbearable…”

Topics:#butler #zoo #embassy #suspicion #witness #kids #adult child friendship

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.

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The Fallen Idol - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-17

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Ralph Richardson

Baines

Michèle Morgan

Julie

Sonia Dresdel

Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey

Phillipe

Denis O'Dea

Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins

Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald

Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols

Mrs. Patterson

Joan Young

Mrs. Barrow

Karl Stepanek

First Secretary

Gerard Heinz

Ambassador

Torin Thatcher

Policeman

James Hayter

Perry

Geoffrey Keen

Detective Davis

Bernard Lee

Detective Hart

John Ruddock

Dr. Wilson

Hay Petrie

Clock Winder

Dora Bryan

Rose

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Venice Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

November 15, 1949

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 2, 2016

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Carol Reed
Screenplay & Story: Graham Greene
Original Score: William Alwyn
Original Title: The Fallen Idol
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Spoken Languages: French, English
Runtime: 1h 36m
Production Studios: London Films Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Carol Reed

Screenplay & Story

Graham Greene

Original Score & Music

William Alwyn

Director of Photography

Georges Périnal

Film Editing

Oswald Hafenrichter

Producers

Alexander Korda, Carol Reed

Department Leadership Roster

Carol Reed

Director

Carol Reed

Producer

Oswald Hafenrichter

Editor

Ivy Baker

Costume Design

William Alwyn

Original Music Composer

Georges Périnal

Director of Photography

Graham Greene

Screenplay

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France (CNC)U

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