The Idol
“The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.”
Synopsis
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
Top Cast
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Jennifer Jones
Carol
Michael Parks
Marco
John Leyton
Timothy
Jennifer Hilary
Sarah
Guy Doleman
Martin Livesey
Natasha Pyne
Rosalind
Jack Watson
Police Inspector
Jeremy Bulloch
Lewis
Priscilla Morgan
Rosie
Edna Morris
Mrs. Muller
Fanny Carby
Barmaid
Renée Houston
1st Woman at Party
Caroline Blakiston
2nd Woman at Party
Jane Birkin
Art Student
Gordon Gostelow
Simon
Derek Ware
Labourer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Millard Lampell, Ugo Liberatore
- Original Score
- John Dankworth
- Original Title
- The Idol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Embassy Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
Millard Lampell, Ugo Liberatore
John Dankworth
Kenneth Higgins
Jack Slade
Leonard Lightstone, Joseph E. Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Petrie
Director
Millard Lampell
Writer
John Dankworth
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Higgins
Director of Photography
Leonard Lightstone
Producer
Jack Slade
Editor
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Idol about?
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
Who directed The Idol?
The Idol was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in The Idol?
The principal cast of The Idol includes Jennifer Jones, Michael Parks, John Leyton, Jennifer Hilary, Guy Doleman.
When was The Idol released and how long is it?
The Idol was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Idol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idol was composed by John Dankworth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Idol?
The Idol holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).