The Fallen Idol

1948

Directed by

Carol Reed

Starring

Ralph Richardson, Michèle Morgan, Sonia Dresdel

Runtime

1h 36m

Country

USA

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.