Tower of London
Seen it?1939 | 92 min | Drama, History, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and history buffs. If you loved A Man for All Seasons or Braveheart, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1939: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$500K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rowland V. Lee
- Basil RathboneRichard - Duke of Gloucester
- Boris KarloffMord
- Barbara O'NeilQueen Elyzabeth
- Ian HunterKing Edward IV
- Vincent PriceDuke of Clarence
- Nan GreyLady Alice Barton
- Ernest CossartTom Clink
- John SuttonJohn Wyatt
- Leo G. CarrollLord Hastings
- Miles ManderKing Henry VI