The Boy Who Turned Yellow(1972)
When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong
5.7(13)55m1972-09-16
FamilyScience Fiction
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.
- Director:
- Michael Powell
- Writers:
- Emeric Pressburger
- Producers:
- Emeric Pressburger
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Challis
- Production:
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF)
- Budget:
- $45,000
- Status:
- Released
Cast
Mark Dightam
Mark Dightam
John
Robert Eddison
Nick
Helen Weir
Helen Weir
Mrs Saunders
Brian Worth
Mr Saunders
Esmond Knight
Doctor
Laurence Carter
Laurence Carter
Schoolteacher
Patrick McAlinney
Patrick McAlinney
Supreme Beefeater
Lem Dobbs
Munro
Nigel Rathbone
Nigel Rathbone
Schoolboy (uncredited)
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