| The Living Idol | |
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| Directed by | Albert Lewin |
| Written by | Albert Lewin |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jack Hildyard |
| Edited by |
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| Music by | Rodolfo Halffter |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $360,000 [1] |
| Box office | $350,000 [1] |
The Living Idol is a 1957 film American horror film written, produced and directed by Albert Lewin. [2] [3]
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