The Idol
1966 · 1h 49m · Drama · United Kingdom · Rated 18 (GB)
The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
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alienationamerican abroadart studentgeneration gaplondon, englandoedipus complexoverbearing mother
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