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The Fallen Idol

Movie
1948
1h 36m
Approved
English
Drama, Thriller
User Score: 
7.7
Critic Score: 
94
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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.
The Fallen Idol Poster

The Fallen Idol

Approved
Movie
1948
1h 36m
English
Drama, Thriller
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.
Rating
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7.7
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The Fallen Idol (1948) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
94

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Sonia Dresdel
Mrs. Baines
Bobby Henrey
Phillipe
Denis ODea
Inspector Crowe
Jack Hawkins
Detective Ames
Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Patterson
Joan Young
Mrs. Barrow
Karl Stepanek
First Secretary
Gerard Heinz
Ambassador
Geoffrey Keen
Detective Davis
Bernard Lee
Detective Hart
John Ruddock
Dr. Wilson
Hay Petrie
Clock Winder
George Woodbridge
Police Sergeant
Directed By: Carol Reed
Written By: Graham Greene (Screenplay)

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buddhalou says...
6 years ago
If ever there was an argument in favor of smacking a kid, I give you Philippe - the most annoying child on film.
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John Chard
6 years ago
It's a great life if you don't weaken.

The Fallen Idol (AKA: The Lost Illusion) is directed by Carol Reed and adapted to a screenplay by Graham Green from his own short story called The Basement Room. Additional dialogue was scripted by Lesley Storm and William Templeton, the music is by William More
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