Tower of Terror
Synopsis
Wartime Germany: Marie, a concentration camp escapee on the run from the Nazis, narrowly escapes drowing when she is rescued by Wolfe Kristan a half-mad lighthouse keeper. Brought aboard the lighthouse itself, she begins to fall in love with the assistant keeper who, unknown to her, is a British spy. As the couple become more intimate, Kristan's jealously finally pushes him over the brink and into full-blown madness...
Top Cast
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Wilfrid Lawson
Wolfe Kristan
Michael Rennie
Anthony Hale
Movita
Marie Durand
Morland Graham
Harbor Master Kleber
George Woodbridge
Gruppenfuhrer Rudolf Jurgens
Charles Rolfe
Albers
Richard George
Ship's Capt. Borkmann
H Victor Weske
Peters - resigning lighthouse assistant
Olive Sloane
Florist
Eric Clavering
Riemers
John Longden
Commander
Edward Sinclair
Fletcher - Hale's contact
Bob Cameron
Sergeant
Davina Whitehouse
Noel Dainton
Rita Grant
Barmaid
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Huntington
- Screenplay & Story
- John Argyle, John Reinhardt
- Original Score
- Charles Williams
- Original Title
- Tower of Terror
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Huntington
John Argyle, John Reinhardt
Charles Williams
Ronald Anscombe, Walter J. Harvey
Flora Newton
John Argyle
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Huntington
Director
Flora Newton
Editor
John Argyle
Writer
John Argyle
Producer
Ronald Anscombe
Director of Photography
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tower of Terror
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tower of Terror about?
Wartime Germany: Marie, a concentration camp escapee on the run from the Nazis, narrowly escapes drowing when she is rescued by Wolfe Kristan a half-mad lighthouse keeper. Brought aboard the lighthouse itself, she begins to fall in love with the assistant keeper who, unknown to her, is a British spy. As the couple become more intimate, Kristan's jealously finally pushes him over the brink and into full-blown madness...
Who directed Tower of Terror?
Tower of Terror was directed by Lawrence Huntington.
Who stars in Tower of Terror?
The principal cast of Tower of Terror includes Wilfrid Lawson, Michael Rennie, Movita, Morland Graham, George Woodbridge.
When was Tower of Terror released and how long is it?
Tower of Terror was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Tower of Terror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tower of Terror was composed by Charles Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tower of Terror?
Tower of Terror holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).