The Boy Who Turned Yellow (1972)

  • U
  • 09/16/1972 (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 Powell

Director

Emeric Pressburger

Screenplay

Cast

Mark Dightam's headshot

Mark Dightam

John
Robert Eddison's headshot

Robert Eddison

Nick
Helen Weir's headshot

Helen Weir

Mrs Saunders
Brian Worth's headshot

Brian Worth

Mr Saunders
Esmond Knight's headshot

Esmond Knight

Doctor
Laurence Carter's headshot

Laurence Carter

Schoolteacher
Patrick McAlinney's headshot

Patrick McAlinney

Supreme Beefeater
Lem Dobbs's headshot

Lem Dobbs

Munro

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