The Idol
El ídolo
Synopsis
An actor argues with his wife and she decides to leave. The day after learning of the mysterious death of his wife in Viña del Mar, he hires a detective to find the murderer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cines Central, Continental y Santa Lucía
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Chenal
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Chenal, Reinaldo Lomboy, Andrés Rigaud
- Original Score
- Acario Cotapos
- Original Title
- El ídolo
- Country of Origin
- Chile
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Cinematografía Taulis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Chenal
Pierre Chenal, Reinaldo Lomboy, Andrés Rigaud
Acario Cotapos
Humberto Peruzzi
José Silva Taulis
René Olhaberry
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Chenal
Screenplay
Reinaldo Lomboy
Screenplay
René Olhaberry
Producer
Humberto Peruzzi
Director of Photography
Andrés Rigaud
Screenplay
José Silva Taulis
Editor
Pierre Chenal
Director
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?
An actor argues with his wife and she decides to leave. The day after learning of the mysterious death of his wife in Viña del Mar, he hires a detective to find the murderer.
Who directed The Idol?
The Idol was directed by Pierre Chenal.
Who stars in The Idol?
The principal cast of The Idol includes Alberto Closas, Elisa Galvé, Florence Marly, Eduardo Naveda, Pepe Rojas.
When was The Idol released and how long is it?
The Idol was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Idol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idol was composed by Acario Cotapos.