Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, idolizes Baines, his father's butler, a kind of hero in the eyes of the child, whose perception changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

Directed by: Carol Reed
Written by: Graham Greene
Runtime: 96 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: The suspense is almost unbearable…
Cast:
Ralph Richardson Ralph Richardson
Baines 
Michèle Morgan Michèle Morgan
Julie 
Sonia Dresdel Sonia Dresdel
Mrs. Baines 
Bobby Henrey Bobby Henrey
Phillipe 
Denis O'Dea Denis O'Dea
Inspector Crowe 
Jack Hawkins Jack Hawkins
Detective Ames 
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Also known as:
  • O ídolo caído
  • Øjenvidnet
  • L'ídol caigut
  • Tapte illusjoner
  • Stracone zludzenia
  • Idolul căzut
  • Ögonvittnet