The Idol(1966)
The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
Movie: The Idol
Top 10 Billed Cast
Carol
Marco
Timothy
Sarah
Martin Livesey
Rosalind
Police Inspector
Lewis
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A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
Release Date
1966-02-01
Average
4.9
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.
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