The Boy Who Turned Yellow 51 years old

When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong

The Boy Who Turned Yellow

John and his class go on a school trip to the Tower of London. While he is there he loses his pet mouse and vows to return and find her later. Back in school, he is not very attentive and falls asleep during a lesson about electricity so his teacher sends him home. On the 'tube' there is a sudden flash, and John, the train and all of the passengers turn yellow. With the help of Nick (short for 'Electronic') John learns about electricity, invades the Tower of London and saves his pet mouse ... or was it a dream. This is the Powell & Pressburger touch applied to children's films.

Credits

The Boy Who Turned Yellow Cast

Name Character
Robert Eddison He was 64, 83 years old when he died as Nick
Esmond Knight He was 66, 80 years old when he died as Doctor
Lem Dobbs He was 12, now 64 years old as Munro
Patrick McAlinney He was 58, 76 years old when he died as Supreme Beefeater
Brian Worth He was 58, 64 years old when he died as Mr Saunders

The Boy Who Turned Yellow Crew

Name Department
Peter Boita as Editor. He was 48 (73) years old when He died Editing
Christopher Challis as Director of Photography. He was 53 (93) years old when He died Camera
Emeric Pressburger as Producer. He was 69 (85) years old when He died Production
Emeric Pressburger as Screenplay. He was 69 (85) years old when He died Writing
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The Boy Who Turned Yellow (51 years)

When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong

  • Release day: Saturday, September 16, 1972
  • Runtime: 55 minutes