Movie · 96 min · 13+ · drm, trl
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.
Where to watch The Fallen Idol
Available on 1 platforms across 1 countries.
Chart positions today
Currently charting in 1 countries, best placed at #605 in Greece.
- Greece #605
Chart history
The Fallen Idol has spent 0 days in a top 3, 0 days in a top 10 and 2 days in a top 100 across the markets we track. Its best position anywhere is #42.
Cast
Ralph Richardson, Michèle Morgan, Sonia Dresdel, Bobby Henrey, Denis O'Dea, Jack Hawkins, Walter Fitzgerald, Dandy Nichols, Joan Young, Karl Stepanek, Gerard Heinz, Torin Thatcher, James Hayter, Geoffrey Keen, Bernard Lee, John Ruddock, Hay Petrie, Dora Bryan
Crew
Carol Reed (director,producer), Graham Greene (screenplay)
Awards
1 wins from 3 nominations.
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films — won
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay 1950 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Director 1950 — nominated