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The Boy Who Turned Yellow

54 %|Sep 16, 1972|Family, Science Fiction

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.

Featured Crew

Michael Powell
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Screenplay
Emeric Pressburger
Producer
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Peter Boita
Editor

Cast

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Helen Weir
Mrs Saunders
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Brian Worth
Mr Saunders
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Laurence Carter
Schoolteacher
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Patrick McAlinney
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