The White Tower
“Every gasping thrill in color by Technicolor!”
Synopsis
Mountain climbers in the Swiss Alps mull over past problems while trying to conquer a perilous peak.
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Martin Ordway
Alida Valli
Carla Alton (as Valli)
Claude Rains
Paul Delambre
Oskar Homolka
Andreas (as Oscar Homolka)
Cedric Hardwicke
Nicholas Radcliffe
Lloyd Bridges
Hein
June Clayworth
Mme. Astrid Delambre
Lotte Stein
Frau Andreas
Edit Angold
Frau Knubel (uncredited)
Fred Essler
Knubel (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Jarrico
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The White Tower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Tetzlaff
Paul Jarrico, James Ramsey Ullman
Roy Webb
Ray Rennahan
Samuel E. Beetley
Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Sid Rogell
Producer
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
Ted Tetzlaff
Director
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Paul Jarrico
Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Tower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Tower about?
Mountain climbers in the Swiss Alps mull over past problems while trying to conquer a perilous peak.
Who directed The White Tower?
The White Tower was directed by Ted Tetzlaff.
Who stars in The White Tower?
The principal cast of The White Tower includes Glenn Ford, Alida Valli, Claude Rains, Oskar Homolka, Cedric Hardwicke.
When was The White Tower released and how long is it?
The White Tower was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Tower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Tower was composed by Roy Webb.
Is The White Tower based on a book or true story?
The White Tower is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Ramsey Ullman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Tower?
The White Tower holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).