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The Fallen Idol

The Fallen Idol

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 30, 1948

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Drama, Thriller

User Score

71%

Original Title

The Fallen Idol

Production Companies

London Films Productions

Director

Carol Reed

Description

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.