The Boy Who Turned Yellow (1972)

09/16/1972 (GB) • 55m

Family, Science Fiction

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

Overview

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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

alien

tower of london

white mouse

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