The Boy Who Turned Yellow

The Boy Who Turned Yellow (1972)

U
16/09/1972 (GB)
Family, Science Fiction
55m

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

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.

  • Michael PowellDirector
  • Emeric PressburgerScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $45,000

Keywords

  • alien
  • tower of london
  • white mouse

Top Billed Cast

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)

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