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!”
Synopsis
The story of a bunch of hard-drinking steeplejacks.
Top Cast
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John Ericson
Tom Kittredge
Mari Blanchard
Mary 'The Babe' Thompson
Charles McGraw
Harry 'Stretch' Clay
Steve Brodie
Casey
Peter Whitney
'Joss' Jossman
Alan Hale Jr.
Rocky Milliken (as Alan Hale)
Diana Darrin
Kitt
Carol Kelly
Waitress
Barbara Bell Wright
Rev. Claver
Stafford Repp
Doctor
Rico Alaniz
Kay Brown
John Indrisano
Dick Rich
Tim Ryan
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Douglas
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- The Cruel Tower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Lindsley Parsons Picture Corporation, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Warren Douglas, William B. Hartley
Paul Dunlap
Ernest Haller
Maurice Wright
Lindsley Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Warren Douglas
Screenplay
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Maurice Wright
Editor
Lindsley Parsons
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cruel Tower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Cruel Tower?
The principal cast of The Cruel Tower includes John Ericson, Mari Blanchard, Charles McGraw, Steve Brodie, Peter Whitney.
When was The Cruel Tower released and how long is it?
The Cruel Tower was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cruel Tower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cruel Tower was composed by Paul Dunlap.
Is The Cruel Tower based on a book or true story?
The Cruel Tower is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William B. Hartley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cruel Tower?
The Cruel Tower holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).