The Cruel Tower(1956)
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!
The Cruel Tower Synopsis
The story of a bunch of hard-drinking steeplejacks.
The Cruel Tower (1956) is a drama and crime film directed by Lew Landers, released on October 28, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars John Ericson, Mari Blanchard, Charles McGraw and Steve Brodie. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Lew Landers
- Writers:
- William B. Hartley, Warren Douglas
- Producers:
- Lindsley Parsons
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Production:
- Lindsley Parsons Picture Corporation, Allied Artists Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Cruel Tower Cast & Crew
Main 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
Barbara Bell Wright
as Rev. Claver
Stafford Repp
as Doctor
Rico Alaniz
Kay Brown
Key crew
Directed by Lew Landers, written by William B. Hartley and Warren Douglas, produced by Lindsley Parsons.
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The Cruel Tower Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Cruel Tower – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cruel Tower online?
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The Cruel Tower (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Cruel Tower?
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The main cast of The Cruel Tower (1956) includes John Ericson, Mari Blanchard, Charles McGraw, Steve Brodie and Peter Whitney. The film was directed by Lew Landers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cruel Tower released?
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The Cruel Tower was released on October 28, 1956 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Cruel Tower worth watching?
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The Cruel Tower (1956) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.