The Fallen Idol
1948 · 1h 36m · Drama, Thriller · United Kingdom · Rated U (FR)
The suspense is almost unbearable…
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.
Directed by
Carol ReedWritten by
Graham Greene6.9Smart score
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