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The Fallen Idol

30th September 1948
1h 36m
Carol Reed
UK
The Fallen Idol poster
MetaCritic
88
 Rotten Tomatoes
100%
 IMDb
7.7

The Fallen Idol is a 1948 Drama Thriller film released on 30th September; Carol Reed directed the film which stars Geoffrey Keen, Bernard Lee, and Ralph Richardson.

Plot

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.

Genres & Themes

Drama Thriller

Cast (19)

Geoffrey Keen's profile Geoffrey Keen
Age at Filming ≈ 31
Bernard Lee's profile Bernard Lee
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Ralph Richardson
Age at Filming ≈ 45
Jack Hawkins
Age at Filming ≈ 37
Dandy Nichols
Age at Filming ≈ 40
Torin Thatcher's profile Torin Thatcher
Age at Filming ≈ 42
Denis O'Dea
Age at Filming ≈ 42
James Hayter
Age at Filming ≈ 40
George Woodbridge's profile George Woodbridge
Age at Filming ≈ 40
Dora Bryan
Age at Filming ≈ 24
Hay Petrie
Age at Filming ≈ 52
Walter Fitzgerald
Age at Filming ≈ 51
Karl Stepanek
Age at Filming ≈ 48
Gerard Heinz
Age at Filming ≈ 43
Joan Young
Age at Filming ≈ 44
John Ruddock
Age at Filming ≈ 50
Sonia Dresdel
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Bobby Henrey
Age at Filming ≈ 8

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Updated: 4th Mar 2024, 8:13pm. Data from JustWatch.

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Production Companies

London Films Productions

The Fallen Idol Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

5% 0-12
5% 20-29
21% 30-39
47% 40-49
16% 50-59
5% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

26% Female
74% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

The Fallen Idol FAQ

When was The Fallen Idol released?

The Fallen Idol was released on Thursday September 30th, 1948.

Is The Fallen Idol on Netflix?

No, The Fallen Idol is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Fallen Idol on Amazon Prime?

No, The Fallen Idol is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Fallen Idol on Disney Plus?

No, The Fallen Idol is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States