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The Idol
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The Idol

1966-02-01 · 109 min · ★ 4.9

Drama

A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.

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Directors
Daniel Petrie
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Embassy Pictures Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jennifer JonesJennifer JonesCarol
Michael ParksMichael ParksMarco
John LeytonJohn LeytonTimothy
Jennifer HilaryJennifer HilarySarah
Guy DolemanGuy DolemanMartin Livesey
Natasha PyneNatasha PyneRosalind
Jack WatsonJack WatsonPolice Inspector
Jeremy BullochJeremy BullochLewis
Priscilla MorganPriscilla MorganRosie
Edna MorrisMrs. Muller
Fanny CarbyBarmaid
Renée HoustonRenée Houston1st Woman at Party
Caroline BlakistonCaroline Blakiston2nd Woman at Party
Jane BirkinJane BirkinArt Student
Gordon GostelowSimon
Derek WareLabourer

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