The Yellow Balloon_
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A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death.
Starring
Andrew Ray, Kathleen Ryan, Kenneth More
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Yellow Balloon was released 73 years ago in 1953.
Overview
A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death.
The Yellow Balloon is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 16m.
CAST (20)
Andrew Ray
Frankie
Kathleen Ryan
Emily Palmer
Kenneth More
Ted Palmer
Bernard Lee
Constable Chapman
SF
Stephen Fenemore
Ronnie
William Sylvester
Len Turner
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs Stokes
Peter Jones
Spiv
Eliot Makeham
Pawnbroker
Sidney James
Charlie
Veronica Hurst
Sunday School Teacher
Sandra Dorne
Iris
Campbell Singer
Potter
Laurie Main
Bibulous Customer
Hy Hazell
Mary
HB
Hilda Barry
Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)
MB
Michael Brooke
Boy Singing at Sunday School (uncredited)
PA
Peggy Ann Clifford
Cafe Owner (uncredited)
Brenda De Banzie
Fruit and Veg Stall Customer (uncredited)
LD
Lesley Dudley
Minor Role (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Yellow Balloon about?
A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death.
How long is The Yellow Balloon?
The Yellow Balloon has a runtime of 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Who stars in The Yellow Balloon?
The cast of The Yellow Balloon includes Andrew Ray, Kathleen Ryan, Kenneth More, Bernard Lee, Stephen Fenemore.
What is the rating of The Yellow Balloon?
The Yellow Balloon has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Thriller
Crime
Drama
