
Film
The Boy Who Turned Yellow
1972 · 55m · Family · Science Fiction
When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong
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Overview
John and his class visit the Tower of London, where he loses his pet mouse. He falls asleep during a lesson on electricity, but with some help, he learns about it, invades the Tower, and saves his pet.
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Cast
Mark Dightam
John

Robert Eddison
Nick
Helen Weir
Mrs Saunders

Brian Worth
Mr Saunders

Esmond Knight
Doctor
Laurence Carter
Schoolteacher
Patrick McAlinney
Supreme Beefeater

Lem Dobbs
Munro
Nigel Rathbone
Schoolboy (uncredited)
Crew
- Michael PowellDirector
- Emeric PressburgerProducer · Screenplay
- Christopher ChallisDirector of Photography
- Peter BoitaEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- September 16, 1972
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Rated
- U
- Budget
- $45,000
- Genres
- Family, Science Fiction
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