CinemaOSMovie · 1966 · 1h 49m · NR

The Idol

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

49%(10)IMDbDrama

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

Directed byDaniel Petrie

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: EN
Released: February 1, 1966

Studios

Paramount Pictures

Embassy Pictures Corporation

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

Carol

Michael Parks

Michael Parks

Marco

John Leyton

John Leyton

Timothy

Jennifer Hilary

Jennifer Hilary

Sarah

Guy Doleman

Guy Doleman

Martin Livesey

Natasha Pyne

Natasha Pyne

Rosalind

Jack Watson

Jack Watson

Police Inspector

Jeremy Bulloch

Jeremy Bulloch

Lewis

Priscilla Morgan

Priscilla Morgan

Rosie

Edna Morris

Mrs. Muller

Creative team

Directed by: Daniel Petrie
Written by: Millard Lampell
Ugo Liberatore
Produced by: Leonard Lightstone

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