The Yellow Balloon 1953
“It takes you step by step ... fear by fear ... to the shattering heights of Suspense !”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 76 minutes
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Networks
- Marble Arch Productions, Associated British Picture Corporation
- Where to Stream
- Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player
What is The Yellow Balloon?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Yellow Balloon" (1953). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 76 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 10, 1953
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Marble Arch Productions, Associated British Picture Corporation
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 10 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~76 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Marble Arch Productions, Associated British Picture Corporation
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Yellow Balloon" (1953).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions/guesses (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Yellow Balloon
Year: 1953
Genres: Thriller, Crime, and Drama (Source 1); British drama film (Source 3).
Release Date: 10/03/1953 (US) (Source 1).
Runtime: 1h 16m (Source 1).
Director: J. Lee Thompson (Source 3, 5).
Director detail: It was Thompson's second feature as director (Source 3).
Cast: Andrew Ray, William Sylvester, Kathleen Ryan, Kenneth More, Hy Hazell (Source 3); Andrew Ray, Kathleen Ryan, Kenneth More (Source 5).
Production/Distribution: Distributed by Associated British; produced by Marble Arch Productions (Source 3).
Plot: A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death (Source 1
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“A gripping exploration of thriller and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Yellow Balloon worth watching?
The Yellow Balloon holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Yellow Balloon and when was it released?
The Yellow Balloon is a feature film with a runtime of 76 minutes. It was released in 1953. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Yellow Balloon?
The Yellow Balloon was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
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