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Tower of London
“See: VAST ARMIES CLASH BEFORE YOUR EYES! See: AXE-COLD MASTERS OF TREACHERY! See: DARK SECRETS BEHIND GRIM TOWERS! See: CRUELTY, COLD AS A HEADSMAN'S AXE! See: BLOOD BOILING, LUSTY EXCITEMENT!”
6.1 / 10• 1939• 1h 32m•NR• English
DramaHistoryHorror
Storyline
In the 15th century Richard Duke of Gloucester, aided by his club-footed executioner Mord, eliminates those ahead of him in succession to the throne, then occupied by his brother King Edward IV of England. As each murder is accomplished he takes particular delight in removing small figurines, each resembling one of the successors, from a throne-room dollhouse, until he alone remains. After the death of Edward he becomes Richard III, King of England, and need only defeat the exiled Henry Tudor to retain power.
Cast & Crew
Basil Rathbone
Richard - Duke of Gloucester
Lead
Boris Karloff
Mord
Barbara O'Neil
Queen Elyzabeth
Ian Hunter
King Edward IV
Vincent Price
Duke of Clarence
Nan Grey
Lady Alice Barton
Ernest Cossart
Tom Clink
John Sutton
John Wyatt
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rowland V. Lee's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Tower of London is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
