The Boy Who Turned Yellow
“When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong”
Synopsis
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.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Emeric Pressburger
- Original Title
- The Boy Who Turned Yellow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Budget
- $45K
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Christopher Challis
Peter Boita
Emeric Pressburger
Department Leadership Roster
Emeric Pressburger
Producer
Peter Boita
Editor
Michael Powell
Director
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Emeric Pressburger
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy Who Turned Yellow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boy Who Turned Yellow about?
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.
Who directed The Boy Who Turned Yellow?
The Boy Who Turned Yellow was directed by Michael Powell.
Who stars in The Boy Who Turned Yellow?
The principal cast of The Boy Who Turned Yellow includes Mark Dightam, Robert Eddison, Helen Weir, Brian Worth, Esmond Knight.
When was The Boy Who Turned Yellow released and how long is it?
The Boy Who Turned Yellow was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy Who Turned Yellow?
The Boy Who Turned Yellow holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).