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The Idol

The Idol

The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.

1966•1h 49m•4.4/10
Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
4.4/10(9)

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

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Production

Paramount Pictures, Embassy Pictures Corporation

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

Carol

Michael Parks

Michael Parks

Marco

John Leyton

John Leyton

Timothy

Jennifer Hilary

Jennifer Hilary

Sarah

Guy Doleman

Guy Doleman

Martin Livesey

Natasha Pyne

Natasha Pyne

Rosalind

Jack Watson

Jack Watson

Police Inspector

Jeremy Bulloch

Jeremy Bulloch

Lewis

Priscilla Morgan

Rosie

Edna Morris

Mrs. Muller

Fanny Carby

Barmaid

Renée Houston

Renée Houston

1st Woman at Party

Caroline Blakiston

Caroline Blakiston

2nd Woman at Party

Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin

Art Student

Gordon Gostelow

Simon

Derek Ware

Labourer

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