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The Idol (1966)

NR · 1966-02-01 · 1h 49m · EN
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The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.

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

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Daniel PetrieDirectorMillard LampellWriter

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Jennifer JonesJennifer JonesCarolMichael ParksMichael ParksMarcoJohn LeytonJohn LeytonTimothyJennifer HilaryJennifer HilarySarahGuy DolemanGuy DolemanMartin LiveseyNatasha PyneNatasha PyneRosalindJack WatsonJack WatsonPolice InspectorJeremy BullochJeremy BullochLewisPriscilla MorganPriscilla MorganRosieEdna MorrisEdna MorrisMrs. MullerFanny CarbyFanny CarbyBarmaidRenée HoustonRenée Houston1st Woman at Party

Keywords

American abroadLondon, englandAlienationOverbearing motherArt studentGeneration gapOedipus complex

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityAmerican Abroad · London England · AlienationDialogue densityDramaDirector preference254807Actor preference74721 · 229092 · 205268Country preferenceGb

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What is The Idol about?

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

How long is The Idol?

The Idol has a runtime of 109 minutes.