The Fallen Idol
feature film, 1948
DIRECTED BY: Carol Reed
CAST:
Ralph Richardson,
Michčle Morgan,
Bobby Henrey
SCRIPT:
Lesley Storm,
Graham Green,
William Templeton (na temelju priče Grahama Greena The Basement Room)
Synopsis:
To Philipe, the French ambassador's eight-year-old son, butler Baines is much
more than a butler. He is his hero. The boy soon discovers that his idol
secretly meets Julie, a typist working in the embassy. One day, he hears Baines
and his wife arguing. Soon after, Mrs. Baines falls through the window and
dies...The film won the British BAFTA award in the best film category.
Director Carol Reed and screenwriter Graham Greene were both nominated for an
Oscar.
b/w, 95 min