The Fallen Idol (1948)
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
Writer:
Graham Greene
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Ralph Richardson as Baines |
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Michèle Morgan as Julie |
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Sonia Dresdel as Mrs. Baines |
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Bobby Henrey as Phillipe |
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Denis O'Dea as Inspector Crowe |
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Jack Hawkins as Detective Ames |
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Walter Fitzgerald as Dr. Fenton |
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Dandy Nichols as Mrs. Patterson |
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Joan Young as Mrs. Barrow |
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Karl Stepanek as First Secretary |
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Gerard Heinz as Ambassador |
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Torin Thatcher as Policeman |
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James Hayter as Perry |
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Geoffrey Keen as Detective Davis |
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Bernard Lee as Detective Hart |
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John Ruddock as Dr. Wilson |
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Hay Petrie as Clock Winder |
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Dora Bryan as Rose |
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George Woodbridge as Police Sergeant |
| Directing | Carol Reed | Director |
| Crew | Lesley Storm | Additional Dialogue |
| Crew | William Templeton | Additional Dialogue |
| Writing | Graham Greene | Short Story |
| Sound | William Alwyn | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Georges Périnal | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Oswald Hafenrichter | Editor |
| Production | Carol Reed | Producer |
| Production | Alexander Korda | Executive Producer |
| Production | Philip Brandon | Associate Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ivy Baker | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dorrie Hamilton | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Hugh Perceval | Production Manager |
| Directing | Guy Hamilton | Assistant Director |
| Art | Vincent Korda | Set Designer |
| Art | James Sawyer | Set Designer |
| Writing | Graham Greene | Screenplay |
| Sound | Ben Hipkins | Sound Editor |
| Directing | Peggy McClafferty | Continuity |