The Idol
L'Idole
Synopsis
A young woodcutter turned into a boxer, learns the sad fact that some of his triumphs have been stage managed, and confronts his nasty manager.
Top Cast
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Yves Montand
Fontana
Albert Préjean
Mitty Joels
Suzanne Dehelly
Valérie Jourdan
Danielle Godet
Françoise
Yves Deniaud
Al Simon
Pierre Labry
Bender
Robert Berri
Joe Marchand
Georges Tourreil
Un journaliste
Bob Ingarao
Pascal
Jean Berton
Le garçon de bureau
Jacques Sernas
Max Dunand
Marcel Melrac
Hennery
Maurice Régamey
Henry Gerrar
Guy Henry
Jean Berretrot
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Esway
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Rivet, Jean-Paul Le Chanois
- Original Score
- Jean Marion
- Original Title
- L'Idole
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Productions Sigma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Esway
Marcel Rivet, Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Jean Marion
Paul Cotteret
Raymond Louveau
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Esway
Director
Marcel Rivet
Writer
Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Writer
Paul Cotteret
Director of Photography
Robert-Jules Garnier
Production Design
Raymond Louveau
Editor
Jean Marion
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Idol.
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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 young woodcutter turned into a boxer, learns the sad fact that some of his triumphs have been stage managed, and confronts his nasty manager.
Who directed The Idol?
The Idol was directed by Alexander Esway.
Who stars in The Idol?
The principal cast of The Idol includes Yves Montand, Albert Préjean, Suzanne Dehelly, Danielle Godet, Yves Deniaud.
When was The Idol released and how long is it?
The Idol was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Idol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idol was composed by Jean Marion.