The Fallen Idol (1948) ( The Lost Illusion )

The Fallen Idol (1948) (DVD) (*)

$27.99

Original Title: The Lost Illusion
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
Golden Globes
Oscar Academy Awards
Venice Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Mono )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
91 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White
Booklet

Movie filmed in 1948 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Carol Reed

Written By:
Graham Greene

Actors:
Ralph Richardson ..... Baines
Michèle Morgan ..... Julie
Sonia Dresdel ..... Mrs. Baines
Bobby Henrey ..... Phillipe
Denis O'Dea ..... Inspector Crowe
Jack Hawkins ..... Detective Ames
Walter Fitzgerald ..... Dr. Fenton
Dandy Nichols ..... Mrs. Patterson
Joan Young ..... Mrs. Barrow
Karel Stepanek ..... First Secretary
Gerard Heinz ..... Ambassador
Torin Thatcher ..... Policeman
James Hayter ..... Perry
Geoffrey Keen ..... Detective Davis
Bernard Lee ..... Detective Hart

Synopsis:

Baines, an English butler working at a French embassy, is more of a father to the ambassador's young son, Phillipe, than the ambassador. But the hated Mrs. Baines, the head housekeeper, is not a mother to him. Phillipe discovers that Baines is having an affair with the young French woman working as a secretary in the embassy. But he's too young to realize what he knows. He believes Baines's story that the young woman is his niece. And he agrees to keep the matter a secret. Secrets and lies become the dominant themes of his young life -- especially when he thinks he's witnessed a murder.

Philippe, a diplomat's son and good friend of Baines the butler, 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. He resolves not to listen to adults' stories any more when Baines is suspected of murdering his wife and no-one will listen to Philippe's vital information.

A lonely young boy is caught up in a sinister and intriguing murder-mystery in this classic British film based on a short story by Graham Greene and directed with great style by Carol Reed, both of who received Academy Award nominations. It was the first film on which Greene and Reed collaborated and remains both a moving portrayal of lost innocence and a genuine classic of British cinema.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 12 November, 2012.

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