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The Fallen Idol (1948)
7.9
Ratings: 7.9/10 from 3,082 users
Metascore:
88/100
Reviews: 53 user | 39 critic | 12 from Metacritic.com A butler working in a foreign embassy in London falls under suspicion when his wife accidentally falls to her death, the only witness being an impressionable young boy. Director:Carol Reed |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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Michèle Morgan | ... | |
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Sonia Dresdel | ... | |
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Bobby Henrey | ... | |
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Denis O'Dea | ... | |
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Jack Hawkins | ... | |
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Walter Fitzgerald | ... | |
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Dandy Nichols | ... |
Mrs. Patterson
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Joan Young | ... |
Mrs. Barrow
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Karel Stepanek | ... |
First Secretary
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Gerard Heinz | ... | |
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Torin Thatcher | ... |
Policeman
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James Hayter | ... |
Perry
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Geoffrey Keen | ... |
Detective Davis
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Storyline
Philippe, a diplomat's son and good friend of Baines the butler, is confused by the complexities and evasions of adult life. He tries to keep secrets but ends up telling them. He lies to protect his friends, even though he knows he should tell the truth. He resolves not to listen to adults' stories any more when Baines is suspected of murdering his wife and no-one will listen to Philippe's vital information. Written by <P.M.Laws@education.leeds.ac.uk>
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UKRelease Date:
(UK) See more »Also Known As:
The Lost Illusion See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$9,030 (USA) (12 February 2006) (1 Screen)Gross:
$141,502 (USA) (22 October 2006)Company Credits
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Runtime:
| West Germany:Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Madeleine Gal Henrey, mother of Bobby Henrey, appears briefly at the very end of the film as Phillipe's mother. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Julie leaves the tea shop and closes the shop door, there is an Open / Closed sign hanging on the glass pane of the door. But when Baines and Phillipe leave the tea shop a minute or so later, the sign is no longer there. See more »
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