CinemaOSMovie · 1972 · 0h 55m

The Boy Who Turned Yellow

When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong

56%(14)IMDbScience FictionFamily

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.

Directed byMichael Powell

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 55m
Language
EN
Released
September 16, 1972
Budget
$45,000
Studios
Children's Film Foundation (CFF)

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring

Mark Dightam

John

Robert Eddison

Robert Eddison

Nick

Helen Weir

Mrs Saunders

Brian Worth

Brian Worth

Mr Saunders

Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

Doctor

Laurence Carter

Schoolteacher

Patrick McAlinney

Supreme Beefeater

Lem Dobbs

Lem Dobbs

Munro

Nigel Rathbone

Schoolboy (uncredited)

Creative team
Directed by
Michael Powell
Michael Powell
Written by
Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger
Produced by
Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger

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