Movie·1972·0h 55m
The Boy Who Turned Yellow
When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong
Directed By
Michael Powell
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
Emeric Pressburger
Cinematography
Christopher Challis
Editor
Peter Boita
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
13 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
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
Crew
Emeric Pressburger
Producer, Screenplay
Peter Boita
Editor
Michael Powell
Director
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
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