

High Yellow
“The Explosive Story of the Year”
Synopsis
Cynthia Wood, a 17-year-old, light-skinned black girl, tries to pass off as white after getting hired of a wealthy movie magnate Mr. Langley who has family problems with his spoiled wife and his promiscuous teenage daughter and son.
Top Cast
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August 4, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Buchanan
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Buchanan
- Original Title
- High Yellow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Thunder, Dinero Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Buchanan
Larry Buchanan
R. Shields Mitchell
Clyde Knudsen
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Buchanan
Director
Larry Buchanan
Writer
R. Shields Mitchell
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for High Yellow.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Yellow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Yellow about?
Cynthia Wood, a 17-year-old, light-skinned black girl, tries to pass off as white after getting hired of a wealthy movie magnate Mr. Langley who has family problems with his spoiled wife and his promiscuous teenage daughter and son.
Who directed High Yellow?
High Yellow was directed by Larry Buchanan.
Who stars in High Yellow?
The principal cast of High Yellow includes Cynthia Hull, Warren Hammack, Annabelle Weenick, Bob Brown, Kay Taylor.
When was High Yellow released and how long is it?
High Yellow was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.



















