The Fallen Idol

The Fallen Idol

1948 · 1 hr 35 min · Approved

Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery

Directors

Carol Reed

Actors

  • Ralph Richardson
  • Michèle Morgan
  • Sonia Dresdel

Credits: 5

Summary

A butler working in a foreign embassy in London falls under suspicion when his wife accidentally falls to her death, the only witness being an impressionable young boy.

More about this movie

Philippe, an ambassador's son and good friend of Baines, major domo of the embassy, is confused by the complexities and evasions of adult life. He tries to keep secrets but ends up telling them. He lies to protect his friends, even though he knows he should tell the truth. Confusion reigns when Baines is suspected of murdering his wife and Philippe flips back and forth with the police.

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