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The Idol

6.319481h 30mMovieDrama

A young woodcutter turned into a boxer, learns the sad fact that some of his triumphs have been stage managed, and confronts his nasty manager.

DirectorAlexander Esway
WritersMarcel Rivet·Jean-Paul Le Chanois

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Streaming in 1 other country

The Idol isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Alexander Esway

YMYves Montand
Yves Montand
Fontana
APAlbert Préjean
Albert Préjean
Mitty Joels
SD
Suzanne Dehelly
Valérie Jourdan
DGDanielle Godet
Danielle Godet
Françoise
YDYves Deniaud
Yves Deniaud
Al Simon
PLPierre Labry
Pierre Labry
Bender
RB
Robert Berri
Joe Marchand
GTGeorges Tourreil
Georges Tourreil
Un journaliste
BIBob Ingarao
Bob Ingarao
Pascal
JB
Jean Berton
Le garçon de bureau
JSJacques Sernas
Jacques Sernas
MD
Max Dunand

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