
Little Nikita(1988)
An FBI agent works to uncover an all-American family as Soviet sleeper agents, and gets caught up in friendship with their oblivious teenage son.


“The suspense is almost unbearable…”
Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

Ralph Richardson
Baines

Michèle Morgan
Julie

Sonia Dresdel
Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey
Phillipe

Denis O'Dea
Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins
Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald
Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Patterson

Joan Young
Mrs. Barrow

Karl Stepanek
First Secretary
The Fallen Idol is a drama, thriller film released in 1948 exploring themes of butler, zoo, embassy, suspicion, witness, kids. Directed by Carol Reed, it stars Ralph Richardson, Michèle Morgan, Sonia Dresdel. Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.
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