The Idol

18
1h 49m
1966
4.444 /10 (9)

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1966-02-01

Top Billed 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

Fanny Carby

Barmaid

Renée Houston

1st Woman at Party

Caroline Blakiston

2nd Woman at Party

Jane Birkin

Art Student

Gordon Gostelow

Simon

Derek Ware

Labourer

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