The Fallen Idol
(1948)
★ 7.2 IMDb · 200 votes
Year: 1948
Runtime: 96 мин
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Carol Reed
Cast: Ральф Ричардсон, Мишель Морган, Sonia Dresdel, Bobby Henrey, Denis O'Dea, Jack Hawkins, Walter Fitzgerald, Дэнди Николс, Joan Young, Karl Stepanek
Plot
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.
Philippe, an ambassador's son and good friend of Baines, major domo of the embassy, is confused by the complexities and evasions of adult life. He tries to keep secrets but ends up telling them. He lies to protect his friends, even though he knows he should tell the truth. Confusion reigns when Baines is suspected of murdering his wife and Philippe flips back and forth with the police.