The Fallen Idol (1948)

Movie Details

Original Title The Fallen Idol

Original Language EN

Status Released

Popularity 1.2

Cast

Ralph Richardson

Baines

Popularity: 2.2

Michèle Morgan

Julie

Popularity: 1.9

Sonia Dresdel

Mrs. Baines

Popularity: 0.4

Bobby Henrey

Phillipe

Popularity: 0.2

Denis O'Dea

Inspector Crowe

Popularity: 4.0

Jack Hawkins

Detective Ames

Popularity: 3.1

Walter Fitzgerald

Dr. Fenton

Popularity: 1.9

Dandy Nichols

Mrs. Patterson

Popularity: 7.7

Joan Young

Mrs. Barrow

Popularity: 1.2

Karl Stepanek

First Secretary

Popularity: 1.1

Gerard Heinz

Ambassador

Popularity: 1.1

Torin Thatcher

Policeman

Popularity: 9.0

Key Crew

Director Carol Reed

Executive Producer Alexander Korda

Producer Carol Reed

Editor Oswald Hafenrichter

Screenplay Graham Greene

Production

London Films Productions

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Reviews from TMDB

John Chard 9/10

Feb 8, 2017

It's a great life if you don't weaken. The Fallen Idol (AKA: The Lost Illusion) is directed by Carol Reed and adapted to a screenplay by Graham Green from his own short story called The Basement Room. Additional dialogue was scripted by Lesley Storm and William Templeton, the music is by William ... Read more

CinemaSerf 7/10

Mar 30, 2025

“Phillipe” (Bobby Henrey) lives a privileged life as the young son of an ambassador, but he frequently finds himself neglected and dependent on the friendship of their butler “Baines” (Sir Ralph Richardson) who helps keep him occupied. With his father away on his latest trip, the youngster d ... Read more