The Boy Who Turned Yellow
When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong
1972 | 55m | English
Popularity: 0.8 (history)
| Director: | Michael Powell |
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| Writer: | Emeric Pressburger |
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| John and his class go on a school trip to the Tower of London. While he is there he loses his pet mouse and vows to return and find her later. Back in school, he is not very attentive and falls asleep during a lesson about electricity so his teacher sends him home. On the 'tube' there is a sudden flash, and John, the train and all of the passengers turn yellow. With the help of Nick (short for 'Electronic') John learns about electricity, invades the Tower of London and saves his pet mouse ... or was it a dream. This is the Powell & Pressburger touch applied to children's films. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 16, 1972 |
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| Director: | Michael Powell |
| Writer: | Emeric Pressburger |
| Genres: | Family, Science Fiction |
| Keywords | tower of london, alien, white mouse |
| Production Companies | Children's Film Foundation (CFF) |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: May 07, 2024 (Update) Entered: May 04, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Emeric Pressburger | Screenplay |
| Peter Boita | Editor |
| Michael Powell | Director |
| Christopher Challis | Director of Photography |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Emeric Pressburger | Producer |
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