THE FALLEN IDOL
by Carol Reed
synopsis
Philippe, a diplomat's son and good friend of Baines the butler, 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. He resolves not to listen to adults' stories any more when Baines is suspected of murdering his wife and no-one will listen to Philippe's vital information.
original title: | The Fallen Idol |
country: | United Kingdom |
year: | 1948 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Carol Reed |
film run: | 95' |
release date: | IT 31/08/1948, UK 30/09/1948, SE 14/03/1949, FI 25/03/1949, FR 22/06/1949, DK 17/08/1949, PT 10/10/1949, DE 23/12/1949, AT 20/01/1950, ES 31/01/1950 |
screenplay: | Graham Greene, Lesley Storm, William Templeton |
cast: | Ralph Richardson, Michèle Morgan, Sonia Dresdel |
cinematography by: | Georges Périnal |
film editing: | Oswald Hafenrichter |
producer: | Carol Reed |
associate producer: | Philip Brandon |