The Broken Tower
“The truth is indecent”
Synopsis
Docudrama about American poet Hart Crane, who committed suicide in April 1932 at the age of 32 by jumping off the steamship SS Orizaba.
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The Broken Tower Official Teaser - James Franco Movie (2012) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-12
Top Cast
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James Franco
Hart Crane
Stacey Miller
Mrs. Cowley
Vince Jolivette
American Man in Paris
Betsy Franco
Mother Crane
Dave Franco
Young Hart Crane
David Rothstadt
Poetry Reading Attendant
David Gerson
Drunken Cafe Attendant
Sean Patrick Murray
Movie Theater Attendant
Gary Abrams
Angry Boxing Fan
Ira Berkowitz
Poetry Enthusiast
Michael Shannon
Emile
Richard Abate
Father Crane
Paul Mariani
Alfred Stieglitz
Dylan Goodwin
Young Truck Driver
Caroline Aragon
French Cafe Owner
Sebastián Celis
Deckhand
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- James Franco
- Original Score
- Neil Benezra
- Original Title
- The Broken Tower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Made In Film-Land, Rabbit Bandini Productions, Focus Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Franco
James Franco, Paul Mariani
Neil Benezra
Christina Alexandra Voros
James Franco
Caroline Aragon, Vince Jolivette, James Franco, Miles Levy
Department Leadership Roster
James Franco
Editor
Caroline Aragon
Producer
James Franco
Director
Vince Jolivette
Producer
James Franco
Producer
James Franco
Screenplay
Kristen Adams
Production Design
Miles Levy
Producer
Christina Alexandra Voros
Director of Photography
Neil Benezra
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broken Tower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Broken Tower about?
Docudrama about American poet Hart Crane, who committed suicide in April 1932 at the age of 32 by jumping off the steamship SS Orizaba.
Who directed The Broken Tower?
The Broken Tower was directed by James Franco.
Who stars in The Broken Tower?
The principal cast of The Broken Tower includes James Franco, Stacey Miller, Vince Jolivette, Betsy Franco, Dave Franco.
When was The Broken Tower released and how long is it?
The Broken Tower was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Broken Tower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Broken Tower was composed by Neil Benezra.
Is The Broken Tower based on a book or true story?
The Broken Tower is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Mariani".