The Fallen Idol (1948)

Dazzled by his beloved butler's adventurous tales, a diplomat's son stops at nothing to protect his hero from accusations that he murdered his wife.

Director: Carol Reed
Cast: Denis O'Dea, Jack Hawkins, Walter Fitzgerald, Ralph Richardson, Bobby Henrey, Dandy Nichols, Joan Young, Michèle Morgan, Sonia Dresdel
Runtime: 01h 35m
Type: Movie

The Fallen Idol (1948)

Dazzled by his beloved butler's adventurous tales, a diplomat's son stops at nothing to protect his hero from accusations that he murdered his wife.

Director: Carol Reed
Cast: Denis O'Dea, Jack Hawkins, Walter Fitzgerald, Ralph Richardson, Bobby Henrey, Dandy Nichols, Joan Young, Michèle Morgan, Sonia Dresdel
Runtime: 01h 35m
Type: Movie
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