Tower of London
“See: VAST ARMIES CLASH BEFORE YOUR EYES! See: AXE-COLD MASTERS OF TREACHERY! See: DARK SECRETS BEHIND GRIM TOWERS! See: CRUELTY, COLD AS A HEADSMAN'S AXE! See: BLOOD BOILING, LUSTY EXCITEMENT!”
In the 15th century, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, aided by his club-footed executioner Mord, eliminates those ahead of him in succession to the throne, then occupied by his brother, King Edward IV of England.
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About Tower of London
Tower of London is a 1939 English-language drama, history and horror film directed by Rowland V. Lee. The cast is led by Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Barbara O'Neil. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Tower of London was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 17, 1939.
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Writers
- Robert N. Lee
- Release date
- November 17, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
Tower of London cast & crew
Tower of London was directed by Rowland V. Lee and written by Robert N. Lee.
The cast features Basil Rathbone as Richard - Duke of Gloucester, Boris Karloff as Mord, Barbara O'Neil as Queen Elyzabeth, Ian Hunter as King Edward IV, Vincent Price as Duke of Clarence, and Nan Grey as Lady Alice Barton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank Skinner, cinematography is by George Robinson, and it was produced by Rowland V. Lee.
Is Tower of London worth watching?
Tower of London holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and horror, Tower of London is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tower of London
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Cast of Tower of London
Basil Rathbone
Richard - Duke of Gloucester
Boris Karloff
Mord
Barbara O'Neil
Queen Elyzabeth
Ian Hunter
King Edward IV
Vincent Price
Duke of Clarence
Nan Grey
Lady Alice Barton
Ernest Cossart
Tom Clink
John Sutton
John Wyatt
Leo G. Carroll
Lord Hastings
Miles Mander
King Henry VI
Lionel Belmore
Beacon - a Chamberlain
Rose Hobart
Anne Neville
Tower of London — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tower of London in United States?
Tower of London is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Tower of London in?
Tower of London is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tower of London?
Tower of London runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Tower of London rated?
It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
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