The Yellow Balloon
1953 · 1h 16m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · United Kingdom
It takes you step by step ... fear by fear ... to the shattering heights of Suspense !
A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death.
Directed by
J. Lee ThompsonWritten by
Anne Burnaby6.0Smart score
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british noir
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