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.
A former RAF pilot, David Forbes, returns from the war suffering from amnesia and a deep sense of unease. He discovers he's inherited a substantial sum of money and a large country estate, but his past remains a mystery. As he tries to piece together his life, he uncovers dark secrets and dangerous connections that threaten his newfound peace and may even lead to his demise.
The Clouded Yellow was a modest British thriller that received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics generally praised its suspenseful atmosphere and Trevor Howard's solid performance, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences appreciated its noir elements and the underlying mystery.
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The film was shot at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, England.
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