Yellowneck (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1955, Yellowneck is a drama, war and western film directed by R. John Hugh, running about 83 minutes. “Five Confederate soldiers desert, make their way through the Everglades and try to make it to Cuba.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disgraced Confederate Colonel who has deserted his command flees to the Everglades where he encounters a disparate group of four other Southern deserters. Together they struggle to find their way out of the swamp and resolve their own personal demons under the eyes of hostile Seminoles as they battle to survive the elements and each other.
Who’s in it. Yellowneck stars Lin McCarthy as Sergeant Todd, Stephen Courtleigh as The Colonel, Berry Kroeger as Plunkett and Harold Gordon as Cockney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Yellowneck has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellowneck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellowneck tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellowneck (1955)?
- In US, Yellowneck is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yellowneck worth watching?
- Yellowneck holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yellowneck?
- Yellowneck stars Lin McCarthy, Stephen Courtleigh, Berry Kroeger, Harold Gordon and Al Tamez.