The Idol (2002): Cast
The Idol is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Samantha Lang, starring James Hong as Zao, Liliane Rovère and Leelee Sobieski. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Samantha Lang
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Arte France Cinéma
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Idol About?
The premise of The Idol without spoilers.
An Australian actress forms a spiritual bond with an elderly Chinese chef who lives across from her in a Parisian tenement house.
The Idol Cast & Characters
James Hong leads the cast as Zao, with Liliane Rovère as Gilberte and Leelee Sobieski as Sara Silver. Directed by Samantha Lang; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Samantha Lang
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James Hong as Zao -
Liliane Rovère as Gilberte -
Leelee Sobieski as Sara Silver - Jalil Lespert as Philippe
Also Starring in The Idol
· 8 more- Rémy Roubakha Le Taxi
- Jean-Paul Roussillon Roger Castellac
- Liliane Montevecchi Nicole
- Jany Gastaldi Madame Bordas
- Esse Lawson La femme-flic
- Marie Loboda Caroline
- Olivier Augrond Le pompier
- Fred Cacheux Le Flic
More from Samantha Lang
More films directed by Samantha Lang, best-rated first: The Well, The Monkey's Mask and Carlotta.
The Idol Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Das Idol” and “偶像”.
- Also known as
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- Das Idol
- 偶像
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The Idol FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Idol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Idol?
The Idol runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Idol released?
The Idol was released on August 6, 2002.
Who directed The Idol?
The Idol was directed by Samantha Lang.
More films by Samantha Lang Who is in the cast of The Idol?
The Idol stars James Hong as Zao, Liliane Rovère as Gilberte and Leelee Sobieski as Sara Silver, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Idol have a post-credit scene?
No. The Idol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Idol in?
The original language of The Idol is French.
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