Tower of London(1939)
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Tower of London Synopsis
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.
Tower of London (1939) is a drama, history and horror film directed by Rowland V. Lee, released on November 17, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Barbara O'Neil and Ian Hunter. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Rowland V. Lee
- Writers:
- Robert N. Lee, William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Rowland V. Lee
- Cinematographer:
- George Robinson
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Tower of London Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Nan Grey
as Lady Alice Barton
Ernest Cossart
as Tom Clink
John Sutton
as John Wyatt
Leo G. Carroll
as Lord Hastings
Miles Mander
as King Henry VI
Lionel Belmore
as Beacon - a Chamberlain
Rose Hobart
as Anne Neville
Key crew
Directed by Rowland V. Lee, written by Robert N. Lee and William Shakespeare, produced by Rowland V. Lee.
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Tower of London Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 52 ratings.
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Tower of London – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tower of London online?
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Tower of London (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tower of London?
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The main cast of Tower of London (1939) includes Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Barbara O'Neil, Ian Hunter and Vincent Price. The film was directed by Rowland V. Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tower of London released?
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Tower of London was released on November 17, 1939 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Tower of London worth watching?
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Tower of London (1939) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.