The Fallen Idol poster

Movie profile

The Fallen Idol

The suspense is almost unbearable…

7.2/ 1019481h 36m

DramaThriller

Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

Directed by Carol Reed

Visual gallery

Behind the frames

5 stills

The Fallen Idol still 1

The Fallen Idol still 2

The Fallen Idol still 3

The Fallen Idol still 4

The Fallen Idol still 5

The cast

Faces behind the story

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Baines

Michèle Morgan

Michèle Morgan

Julie

Sonia Dresdel

Sonia Dresdel

Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey

Bobby Henrey

Phillipe

Denis O'Dea

Denis O'Dea

Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald

Walter Fitzgerald

Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols

Dandy Nichols

Mrs. Patterson