The Clouded Yellow
1950, English. Directed by Ralph Thomas.
Tense, exciting, unusual !
After leaving the British Secret Service, David Somers finds work catalouging butterflies at the country house of Nicholas and Jess Fenton. After the murder of a local gamekeeper, suspicion falls on their niece, Sophie Malraux. Somers helps Sophie to escape arrest and they go on the run together.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ralph ThomasDirector
- Jean SimmonsSophie Malraux
- Trevor HowardMaj. David Somers
- Sonia DresdelJess Fenton
- Barry JonesNicholas Fenton
- Kenneth MoreWilly Shepley
- Geoffrey KeenPolice Inspector
- André MorellSecret Service Chief Chubb (as Andre Morell)
- Michael BrennanPolice Superintendent
- Gerard HeinzDr. Karl Cesare
- Lily KannMinna Cesare
- Eric PohlmannTaxidermist
- Richard WattisEmployment Agent
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1950
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Janet Green
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How long is The Clouded Yellow?
The Clouded Yellow runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Clouded Yellow is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Clouded Yellow on?
The Clouded Yellow isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 November 1950. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Clouded Yellow?
If you liked The Clouded Yellow, try Maniac, Lady in the Lake, The Naked City.
Who directed The Clouded Yellow?
The Clouded Yellow (1950) was directed by Ralph Thomas and stars Jean Simmons, Trevor Howard, Sonia Dresdel.