The Idol (1966)
Overview
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.25 |
Directed By
Daniel Petrie
Crew
Daniel Petrie
Millard Lampell
Ugo Liberatore
Leonard Lightstone
John Dankworth
Kenneth Higgins
Jack Slade
George Provis
Muirne van Wyk
Joseph E. Levine
Robert Porter
Gordon Bond
Wally Schneiderman
Yvonne Blake
H.L. Bird
Rusty Coppleman
Stephen Dalby
Gerry Humphreys
TOP 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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