The Idol
“The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.”
1966•NR•1h 49m•4.9•Released
Drama
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
Director
Daniel Petrie
Writer
Millard Lampell
Languages
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures
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
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Company
Embassy Pictures Corporation
Producer
Leonard Lightstone
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