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Tower of London

Play trailer Poster for Tower of London Released Nov 17, 1939 1h 32m Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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Ambitious Richard, Duke of Gloucester (Basil Rathbone), brother of King Edward IV (Ian Hunter), maneuvers to get the powerful John Wyatt (John Sutton) to France, then has his brother make him the Lord Protectorate for Edward's sons, the two young princes. Impatient that the ill Edward clings to life, Richard arranges his death, as well as that of his other brother, the Duke of Clarence (Vincent Price). With only the princes remaining, Richard's obsession to rule shows no sign of abating.

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Alberto Abuín Espinof Corman worries about "embracing" all his sequences in an elegant way. [Full Review in Spanish] Apr 25, 2020 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Tower of London won't be confused with Shakespeare, but it's a fairly diverting historical epic. Rated: 2.5/4 Dec 22, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Gruesome chilling tale of dynasty change. Rated: B Apr 21, 2011 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jun 14, 2005 Full Review Randy Shulman Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) Rated: 3/5 Aug 6, 2004 Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Makes for pretty compelling entertainment. Just don't take it for anything like historically accurate Rated: 4/5 Sep 11, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Liam D One of the more unknown titles in Universal’s older backcatalogue. It has a great cast but it isn’t that memorable Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Andrew L This film contains a lot of firsts. It is the first horror film Vincent Price ever starred in, it is the first time we see Karloff and Price together, and it is the first time we see Rathbone, Karloff, and Price teaming up together. We wouldn't see these three big names together again until 24 years later in THE COMEDY OF TERRORS. This film is a big piece of horror history that gets so often overlooked and forgotten. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Steve D Plays fast and loose with history while providing little scares. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent movie! It was like watching a 1939 version of Game of Thrones. Featuring Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, and Basil Rathbone. Three great actors in one great movie. Highly recommended. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member based on historical events-with a horror spin Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member There are two movies fighting over each other. One is loud and upbeat, the other is subtle and quiet. One is unnerving and creepy, the other is political and emotional. It comes off as muddled and uneven in it's current form. The ridiculous over acting doesn't help. But those two energies isolated are engaging, especially with the gorgeous despite completely recycled sets and music. It's easily enjoyable for a very specific audience, which I am included in. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ambitious Richard, Duke of Gloucester (Basil Rathbone), brother of King Edward IV (Ian Hunter), maneuvers to get the powerful John Wyatt (John Sutton) to France, then has his brother make him the Lord Protectorate for Edward's sons, the two young princes. Impatient that the ill Edward clings to life, Richard arranges his death, as well as that of his other brother, the Duke of Clarence (Vincent Price). With only the princes remaining, Richard's obsession to rule shows no sign of abating.
Director
Rowland V. Lee
Producer
Rowland V. Lee
Screenwriter
Robert N. Lee
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 17, 1939, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 24, 2006
Runtime
1h 32m