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The Fallen Idol

1948Age guide: 12+

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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…

★ 7.2/10 · 201 TMDB audience ratings

Starring

  • Ralph RichardsonBaines
  • Michèle MorganJulie
  • Sonia DresdelMrs. Baines
  • Bobby HenreyPhillipe
  • Denis O'DeaInspector Crowe
  • Jack HawkinsDetective Ames
  • Walter FitzgeraldDr. Fenton
  • Dandy NicholsMrs. Patterson

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Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers

John Chard: 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… Read full review

CinemaSerf: “Phillipe” (Bobby Henrey) lives a privileged life as the young son of an ambassador, but he frequently finds himself neglected and dependent on… Read full review

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