The Cruel Tower
"Savage story of the raw, reckless guys who live on the towering edge of danger...and the man-wrecking dames who push them into a pit of violence and passion!"
Originally released in 1956. The Cruel Tower is a drama/crime film. directed by Lew Landers. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Ericson, Mari Blanchard, and Charles McGraw
Synopsis
The story of a bunch of hard-drinking steeplejacks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Ericson
as Tom Kittredge
Mari Blanchard
as Mary 'The Babe' Thompson
Charles McGraw
as Harry 'Stretch' Clay
Steve Brodie
as Casey
Peter Whitney
as 'Joss' Jossman
Alan Hale Jr.
as Rocky Milliken (as Alan Hale)
Diana Darrin
as Kitt
Carol Kelly
as Waitress
Barbara Bell Wright
as Rev. Claver
Stafford Repp
as Doctor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lindsley Parsons Picture Corporation
- Allied Artists Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cruel Tower about?
The story of a bunch of hard-drinking steeplejacks.
Who directed The Cruel Tower?
The Cruel Tower was directed by Lew Landers.
How long is The Cruel Tower?
The Cruel Tower has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was The Cruel Tower released?
The Cruel Tower was released on October 28, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cruel Tower?
The main cast of The Cruel Tower includes John Ericson, Mari Blanchard, Charles McGraw, Steve Brodie, Peter Whitney.