The Fallen Idol

Carol Reed
1948-09-30

The suspense is almost unbearable…
7.1
96 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Ralph Richardson Baines Unowned
Michèle Morgan Julie Unowned
Sonia Dresdel Mrs. Baines Unowned
Bobby Henrey Phillipe Unowned
Denis O'Dea Inspector Crowe Unowned
Jack Hawkins Detective Ames Unowned
Walter Fitzgerald Dr. Fenton Unowned
Dandy Nichols Mrs. Patterson Unowned
Joan Young Mrs. Barrow Unowned
Karl Stepanek First Secretary Unowned
Gerard Heinz Ambassador Unowned
Torin Thatcher Policeman Unowned
James Hayter Perry Unowned
Geoffrey Keen Detective Davis Unowned
Bernard Lee Detective Hart Unowned
John Ruddock Dr. Wilson Unowned
Hay Petrie Clock Winder Unowned
Dora Bryan Rose Unowned
George Woodbridge Police Sergeant Unowned