Yellow Sky
1948, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
It was as if the YELLOW SKY had sought them out... where fate had forgotten them and life had left them behind!
In 1867, a gang robs a bank and flees into the desert. Out of water, the outlaws encounter a ghost town called Yellow Sky and its only residents, a hostile young woman and her grandfather.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Yellow Sky isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 December 1948.
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Cast & crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Gregory PeckJames "Stretch" Dawson
- Anne BaxterConstance Mae 'Mike'
- Richard WidmarkDude
- Robert ArthurBull Run
- John RussellLengthy
- Harry MorganHalf Pint
- James BartonGrandpa
- Charles KemperWalrus
- Carlos AcostaIndian (uncredited)
- Robert AdlerJed (uncredited)
- Ray BeltramIndian (uncredited)
- Harry CarterCavalry Lieutenant (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lamar Trotti, W.R. Burnett
- Box office
- $2.8M
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Yellow Sky: quick answers
Is Yellow Sky worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Yellow Sky?
Yellow Sky runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Yellow Sky have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Yellow Sky. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Yellow Sky parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Yellow Sky is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Yellow Sky on?
Yellow Sky isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 December 1948. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Yellow Sky?
If you liked Yellow Sky, try 3:10 to Yuma, Badland, Bad Day at Black Rock.
Who directed Yellow Sky?
Yellow Sky (1948) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Gregory Peck, Anne Baxter, Richard Widmark.