The Idol (1966)
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.
Director: Daniel Petrie
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: February 1, 1966
Cast
- Jennifer Jones - Carol
- Michael Parks - Marco
- John Leyton - Timothy
- Jennifer Hilary - Sarah
- Guy Doleman - Martin Livesey
- Natasha Pyne - Rosalind
- Jack Watson - Police Inspector
- Jeremy Bulloch - Lewis
- Priscilla Morgan - Rosie
- Edna Morris - Mrs. Muller
Screenplay
- Millard Lampell
- Ugo Liberatore (Story)
Music: John Dankworth
Cinematography: Kenneth Higgins
Editing: Jack Slade
Production: Paramount Pictures, Embassy Pictures Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness
Keywords
london, england, alienation, art student, overbearing mother, american abroad, generation gap, oedipus complex
More Films by Director: Daniel Petrie
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Idol about?
- A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
- Who directed The Idol?
- The Idol was directed by Daniel Petrie.
- Who stars in The Idol?
- The Idol stars Jennifer Jones, Michael Parks, John Leyton, Jennifer Hilary, Guy Doleman, Natasha Pyne.
- How long is The Idol?
- The Idol has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Idol?
- The Idol is a Drama film.
- Where was The Idol produced?
- The Idol was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Idol?
- The themes of The Idol include: The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness.