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49% Critic Match
The Idol
“The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.”
4.9 / 10• 1966• 1h 49m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
Cast & Crew
Jennifer Jones
Carol
Lead
Michael Parks
Marco
John Leyton
Timothy
Jennifer Hilary
Sarah
Guy Doleman
Martin Livesey
Natasha Pyne
Rosalind
Jack Watson
Police Inspector
Jeremy Bulloch
Lewis
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Daniel Petrie's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Idol is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
