The Idol

Feb 1, 1966

1h 49m

★ 4.4

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

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Embassy Pictures Corporation

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Cast

Carol

Jennifer Jones

Marco

Michael Parks

Timothy

John Leyton

Sarah

Jennifer Hilary

Martin Livesey

Guy Doleman

Rosalind

Natasha Pyne

Police Inspector

Jack Watson

Lewis

Jeremy Bulloch

Rosie

Priscilla Morgan

Mrs. Muller

Edna Morris

Barmaid

Fanny Carby

1st Woman at Party

Renée Houston

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