Movie poster for The Fallen Idol
TMDb Rating
7.2/10

187 verified votes

The Fallen Idol (1948)

DramaThriller
96 min

"The suspense is almost unbearable…"

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Carol Reed

Top Cast

Ralph RichardsonMichèle MorganSonia DresdelBobby HenreyDenis O'Dea

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