The Idol (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1952, The Idol is a drama film directed by Pierre Chenal, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. An actor argues with his wife and she decides to leave. The day after learning of the mysterious death of his wife in Viña del Mar, he hires a detective to find the murderer.
Who’s in it. The Idol stars Alberto Closas as Jorge Arnaud, Elisa Galvé as Elena, Florence Marly as Cristina Arnaud and Eduardo Naveda as Doctor Enrique Bermúdez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Idol has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Idol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idol tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idol (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Idol change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Idol worth watching?
- The Idol holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Idol?
- The Idol stars Alberto Closas, Elisa Galvé, Florence Marly, Eduardo Naveda and Pepe Rojas.
- When was The Idol released?
- The Idol was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.