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The Fallen Idol

1948Movie1 h 36 min

DramaThriller
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic886.9Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

A gripping, tense drama movie about mystery and crime, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The suspense is almost unbearable…

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.

Feels like

  • Post-War London
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Child's Perspective
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Deception and Betrayal
  • Suspenseful Atmosphere
  • Loyalty and Innocence
  • Intimate and Tense

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Carol Reed
Written by
Graham Greene
Produced by
Carol Reed
Music by
William Alwyn

Everyone

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Facts

September 30, 1948 · 1 h 36 min · Violence

Released
September 30, 1948
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Kick the Dog, Disney Villain Death, Asshole Victim +3

  • Kick the Dog
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Asshole Victim
  • Broken Pedestal
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Killing in Self-Defense

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