The Yellow Balloon (1953): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1953 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1953, The Yellow Balloon is a drama and krimi film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 76 minutes. “It takes you step by step ... fear by fear ... to the shattering heights of Suspense !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death.
Who’s in it. The Yellow Balloon stars Andrew Ray as Frankie, Kathleen Ryan as Emily Palmer, Kenneth More as Ted Palmer and William Sylvester as Len Turner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Yellow Balloon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In Vereinigtes Königreich you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, BFI Player and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Yellow Balloon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yellow Balloon tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Yellow Balloon (1953)?
- In Vereinigtes Königreich, The Yellow Balloon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, BFI Player and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Yellow Balloon worth watching?
- The Yellow Balloon holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Yellow Balloon?
- The Yellow Balloon stars Andrew Ray, Kathleen Ryan, Kenneth More, William Sylvester and Bernard Lee.
- When was The Yellow Balloon released?
- The Yellow Balloon was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.