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The Boy Who Turned Yellow(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-09-16
57%
13 Votes
Time: 0h 55m
When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
Budget: $45,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Children's Film Foundation (CFF)
Movie: The Boy Who Turned Yellow
Top 9 Billed Cast
Robert Eddison
Nick
Brian Worth
Mr Saunders
Esmond Knight
Doctor
Lem Dobbs
Munro
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1972-09-16
Average
5.692
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong
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