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The Fallen Idol (also known as The Lost Illusion) is a 1948 British mystery thriller film directed by Carol Reed, and starring Ralph Richardson, Bobby Henrey, Michèle Morgan, and Denis O'Dea. Its plot follows the young son of a diplomat in London, who comes to suspect that his family's butler, whom he idolises, has committed a murder.
Jun 27, 2023 · Watch or download the 1948 thriller The Fallen Idol, directed by Carol Reed and written by Graham Greene. The film explores the relationship between a boy and his suspected murderer of a butler.
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Sep 7, 2022 · Watch the restored version of The Fallen Idol, a film by Carol Reed based on Graham Greene's story, about a boy who suspects his butler of murder. The film was nominated for two Oscars and won a BAFTA Award.
The Fallen Idol was the first of three masterpieces to result from the legendary meeting of director Carol Reed and writer Graham Greene, who together would also create The Third Man and Our Man in Havana.
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A classic thriller about a boy who idolizes his father's butler, but discovers his dark secret. Watch the trailer, read the review and see the cast and crew of this suspenseful film directed by Carol Reed and written by Graham Greene.
A butler is suspected of murdering his wife, but a young boy who witnessed the incident is confused by the secrets and lies of adult life. IMDb provides two plot summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this classic film.
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Jul 28, 2006 · C arol Reed's The Fallen Idol (1948) is a tremendous child's-eye-view thriller, adapted by Graham Greene from his short story, and now presented at London's National Film Theatre as part of the...
