
The Boy Who Turned Yellow
1972 · Movie · 53 min · ★ 5.7
A London schoolboy’s surprise transformation marks the final collaboration of great British director Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
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Details
- Years
- 1972
- Release date
- 1972-09-16
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 53 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.7/10 (13 votes)
Themes
- alien
- tower of london
- white mouse
Cast & crew
- MD
Mark Dightam
as John

Robert Eddison
as Nick
- HW
Helen Weir
as Mrs Saunders

Brian Worth
as Mr Saunders

Esmond Knight
as Doctor
- LC
Laurence Carter
as Schoolteacher
- PM
Patrick McAlinney
as Supreme Beefeater

Lem Dobbs
as Munro
- NR
Nigel Rathbone
as Schoolboy (uncredited)
Directed by Michael Powell